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Easy Loaded Potato Soup Recipe for Cozy Dinners
Allison Bryant

Easy Loaded Potato Soup

Indulge in a bowl of rich, creamy potato soup that brings restaurant-style comfort to your dinner table. This recipe uses buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, savory turkey bacon, and a perfectly balanced roux to create a velvety, soul-warming soup. It is entirely alcohol-free and pork-free, making it a wholesome and accessible family favorite for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips turkey bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter and add onions, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the aromatics and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth to avoid lumps, then add the cubed potatoes.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to lightly crush some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
  8. Stir in the milk and sour cream, heating through without letting it boil.
  9. Serve topped with crispy turkey bacon, shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions.

Notes

To make this soup heartier, add 1 cup of cooked, shredded chicken breast before serving. For a lower-carb version, substitute half of the potatoes with cauliflower florets. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.