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A close-up of a bowl of loaded baked potato soup, topped with cheese, bacon, and chives.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

A hearty and creamy slow cooker soup packed with classic baked potato flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
For Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Combine diced potatoes, chopped onion, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in your slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Remove about 2 cups of the soup and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the sour cream and milk. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Do not boil.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped chives.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can use less broth or blend a larger portion of the cooked potatoes. You can also add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water to thicken if needed.

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