Description
This Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe combines creamy textures with rich flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of chopped onion
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup of chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- Chop the onion.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: soup, comfort food, baked potato, creamy, easy recipe