🍲 This isn’t just soup—it’s a full-loaded baked potato in a bowl! Crispy bacon, melted cheddar, green onions, and a velvety smooth potato base make this the ultimate comfort food. Save this recipe—you’ll crave it all winter long!
Why You’ll Obsess Over This Soup
✅ Tastes JUST like a loaded baked potato – But in cozy soup form!
✅ Creamy without heavy cream – Secret trick makes it rich yet balanced.
✅ Meal-prep superstar – Tastes even better the next day.
✅ Crowd-pleasing – Perfect for game day or weeknight dinners.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).
Ingredients
(Serves 6 hungry souls)
For the Soup Base:
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled & diced (about 2 lbs)
6 slices bacon, chopped (reserve some for topping)
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups (1L) chicken broth
2 cups (480ml) whole milk
½ cup (120ml) sour cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for GF)
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Loaded Toppings:
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup green onions, sliced
Extra bacon crumbles
Extra sour cream for swirling