How to Make Loaded Baked Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of loaded baked potato soup to warm you up on a cold winter's day. This hearty and satisfying soup is a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in a creamy, indulgent bowl of soup. Whether you're serving it as a meal on its own or as a starter for a larger dinner, this loaded baked potato soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make...

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Ingredients

  • 8 large red potatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) package bacon
  • ½ gallon milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool potatoes until easy to handle, cut into cubes, and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and set aside.
  • Combine milk, cream, sour cream, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and bacon to milk mixture and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until potatoes begin to dissolve into soup, about 20 minutes. Season with onion salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    550 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 817mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 491mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1531mg