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Loaded Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Loaded potato soup is a comforting American dish often enjoyed during colder months. It combines the flavors of baked potatoes with creamy broth and toppings, making it a popular choice for family dinners and gatherings. This dish reflects the American penchant for hearty, filling meals that can be easily customized with various toppings.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 to 8 medium or small red potatoes
1 pint (16 ounces) heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a creamy texture; milk is more budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor; processed cheese is often cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat; ham can be a more affordable option.

1

Cut the red potatoes into small teeny tiny chunks.

2

Add the cut potatoes into the Instant Pot.

3

Pour in 16 ounces of heavy cream (or broth if not using cream).

4

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.

6

Add 1/4 cup of bacon bits (adjust to preference).

7

Top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

8

Mix all ingredients together and ensure potatoes are mostly covered by liquid.

9

Set the Instant Pot to the soup/broth setting and cook for 30 minutes.

10

After cooking, let it sit for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.

11

Remove the lid and check the soup's consistency; if too watery, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken.

12

Scoop the potato soup into bowls and serve with sour cream and extra cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingblending

Equipment Needed

Instant Pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Baked Potato SoupCheesy Potato Soup

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