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The Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup (Quick and Creamy)

A white bowl filled with creamy potato soup recipe, topped generously with shredded cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and green onions.
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Make this rich, creamy potato soup that tastes like your favorite restaurant version. It is simple to prepare on the stovetop and delivers maximum comfort with bacon and cheddar toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for topping
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency. Leave some chunks for texture.
  7. Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream. Return the pot to low heat and warm through, but do not boil.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Then, stir in the 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Ladle the hearty potato soup into bowls. Top each serving generously with crumbled bacon, extra cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a quicker method, use pre-cooked bacon bits.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a few more cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the dairy.
  • You can make this a Crockpot Potato Soup by cooking the potatoes and broth on low for 6 hours, then adding the dairy and cheese at the end.

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