This Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy, creamy comfort meal. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and a light yet rich broth, it comes together in one pot and tastes incredible without being too heavy. Perfect for cold days, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this potato soup is easy, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet or gold potatoes, peeled, and diced (2 lbs)
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or low fat milk (or half & half for richer flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup greek yogurt or light sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the bacon, remove with slotted spoon, set aside. Leave 1 tbsp bacon grease in pot.
- Saute aromatics: add diced onion and cook until soft, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make the roux: sprinkle in the flour, stirring for 1 minute to form a paste
- Add broth and potatoes: gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add diced potatoes. Bring a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender
- Mash & thicken: using a potato masher, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot (leave some chunks for texture). Stir in milk and simmer 5 more minutes. Adjust thickness with more milk or broth if needed.
- Make it creamy: Cut the heat, stir in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper
Enjoy this warm, comforting bowl of Loaded Potato Soup anytime you need something hearty and satisfying. If you try this recipe, let me know how you customize it — and don’t forget to save or share for easy weeknight cooking!
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