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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Copycat Recipe

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A warm, comforting, and creamy baked potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender potato chunks. Perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a little kick

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add unsalted butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, add the chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the onions and garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and thicken the mixture.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in the whole milk. Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in sour cream for extra creaminess. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Optional: Mash some potato chunks with a potato masher or use an immersion blender to blend about a third of the soup for a creamier texture with some chunks left.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon crumbles, sliced green onions, and extra shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

If soup thickens too much after resting, stir in a splash of milk or broth before reheating. Use starchy russet potatoes for best creamy texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free blend and use gluten-free broth. Crisp bacon before adding to soup to maintain crunch. Adjust seasoning progressively and add final salt after cheese and sour cream.

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