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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a comforting American dish that combines the classic flavors of a baked potato into a creamy soup form. It's a popular choice during colder months, often served in restaurants and homes alike. This dish celebrates the simplicity and heartiness of potatoes, complemented by toppings like cheese and bacon, making it a favorite for gatherings and family dinners.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 pounds red potatoes
4 cups milk
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup sour cream
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
4-5 pieces of bacon
1 tablespoon chives (optional)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is leaner, while smoked sausage adds a similar flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Start with 4 cups of mashed potatoes, which can be leftovers or freshly made from about 2 pounds of red potatoes.

2

Add 4 cups of milk to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.

3

Heat the mixture until it is simmering.

4

Add 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the pot and stir until melted.

5

Incorporate 0.5 cup of sour cream into the mixture and stir well.

6

Turn off the heat after stirring in the sour cream.

7

Add about 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to taste, adjusting as necessary.

8

Crumble 4-5 pieces of crispy fried bacon into the soup and stir to combine.

9

Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of chives (fresh or dried) if available.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmashingbaking

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

baked potato soupcreamy potato soup

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