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Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Bacon and Chives

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A cozy, creamy baked potato soup loaded with crispy bacon and fresh chives, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds or 900 grams), peeled and diced
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk (360 ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the bacon fat and melt. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup a few times to break down potatoes slightly but keep some texture, or mash a portion with a potato masher and stir well.
  6. Lower heat and whisk in milk and heavy cream. Add shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon and a generous sprinkle of fresh chives.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth to reach desired consistency. For thinner soup, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes. Use gluten-free flour for gluten-sensitive diets. Vegetarian option: omit bacon and use vegetable broth with smoked paprika or liquid smoke for flavor. Soup thickens when refrigerated; add milk or broth when reheating.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, creamy soup, bacon soup, chives, comfort food, easy soup recipe, homemade soup

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