Loaded Potato Soup
A creamy, delicious, and easy potato soup that can be made in one pot. Loaded with bacon, potatoes, and cheese. Pure Comfort Food!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cut into small pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ cup flour
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 10 ounce cans Condedsed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 6 pounds potatoes diced
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon. Start with a very large pot. Add the bacon and cook until crisp and browned. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add Butter. Add butter to the bacon grease and let it melt.
- Saute Onion and Garlic. Then add onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until onions are soft and fragrant. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Time to make the roux. This is what will thicken your soup. Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic. Stir well and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Add the Liquids. Whisk in the milk slowly until smooth, then pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir well to combine.
- Add cream of mushroom soup and seasonings. Mix until combined.
- Add potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes, or until you can pierce them with a fork. Stir constantly to avoid sticking.
- Serve. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and shredded cheese. Pair with warm cornbread or crusty bread for a delicious meal.
Notes
This makes a very large pot of soup. Choose the right-sized soup pot for this recipe.
- Use Yukon Gold, Red, or Russet potatoes for this baked potato soup.
- Don't skip the roux. This is key to making the soup creamy and thick.
- Serve the bacon on top of each bowl, or mix it into the soup before serving.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Cool completely and freeze in containers for up to 3 months. Freeze in portions in separate containers.
- Reheat: Warm on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk or water to thin a bit if it's too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 1194mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
