Bowl of loaded baked potato soup with bacon and chives

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Thick, creamy, and topped like your favorite loaded baked potato — the soup that makes cold nights feel cozy.

Total: ~35 mins Makes: ~6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk (or 3 cups broth + 1 cup milk)
  • 3 cups cooked russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chives

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crisp; reserve.
  2. Sauté onion in drippings with butter.
  3. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, then whisk in liquids.
  4. Add potatoes and simmer to thicken.
  5. Stir in cheddar and sour cream; season and serve with bacon + chives.
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This loaded baked potato soup started as a weeknight way to use leftover baked potatoes. With crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives, it tastes like your favorite steakhouse potato — but in a single pot. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and perfect for meal prep.