This rich and creamy baked potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives. Perfect for chilly days!
Author:Ava
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 large russet potatoes, baked and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
Add diced baked potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with bacon and green onions.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend part of the soup before serving.