Loaded Potato Soup
A rich and creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and classic comfort flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 –6 slices bacon diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 5 –6 small yellow potatoes diced
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook diced bacon until crispy. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add potatoes and broth, cover, and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Lightly mash some of the potatoes, then stir in cream, yogurt, and cheese. Simmer gently until smooth and creamy. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Mash only part of the potatoes for best texture
- Reheat gently to prevent dairy separation
- Add broth when reheating if soup thickens
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1651mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1mg