Ultimate Potato Soup Recipe (So EASY!)

Craving some delicious homemade soup to warm you up on a chilly night?  You’ve just found an easy, creamy, loaded Potato Soup Recipe the whole family will love!  This hearty soup with savory flavors is THE soup you’ll want on repeat all season long!

Be sure to also check out this delicious Slow Cooker Taco Soup, too!

Potato Soup Recipe

Nothing beats a delicious bowl of soup on a chilly day, right?

That’s why it’s time you meet the best creamy Potato Soup Recipe!  It will become a fast favorite you’ll want on repeat!

Caitlyn writes: “This soup is delicious! It has become a cold weather staple in our house!!”

Not only is this soup easy to make, it’s also ridiculously delicious!

With chunky potato pieces, savory bacon, and fresh shredded cheddar, you really can’t go wrong with this simple stove top soup recipe for dinner.

It’s the ultimate comfort food soup, and the tastiest way to warm up on a cold day!

Tonight we’ll skip the baked potatoes, and enjoy our favorite side as loaded potato soup instead!

So just how do you make baked potato soup?

It’s SO easy, and this hearty One Pot Soup will hit the spot every time!

Go grab a large pot or dutch oven, and let’s get started!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Related: 21 Best Soup Recipes!

Potato Soup Ingredients

You’ll just need the following ingredients to make your dreamy, creamy potato soup…

• Russet Potatoes – check out this trick for How to Store Potatoes Longer
• Butter – no oil here… we all know butter makes everything better!
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk – opt for Whole Milk or the richest, creamiest flavor
• Bacon – cooked until crispy… see How to Make Perfect Bacon
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – freshly shredded makes ALL the difference
• Sour Cream 
• Salt – I like to use Sea Salt
• Black Pepper – either ground or fresh cracked will both work
• Green Onions – see How to Grow Green Onions Inside

You’ll also need an 6 – 8 quart stockpot or 5 – 6 quart dutch oven to get the job done.

Healthy Potato Soup Substitutions

Are you wondering how to make potato soup healthier?

Here are some simple swaps you can try…

• Use Organic Russet Potatoes
• Swap Butter for Grass Fed Butter
• Use Unbleached Organic All Purpose Flour
• Opt for Grass Fed Organic Milk
• Use Organic Green Onions

How to Make Potato Soup

You won’t believe how easy it is to make the best creamy loaded potato soup at home!

Here’s what you’ll do…

First you’ll want to bake, peel and cube your potatoes.  If you plan ahead you can bake potatoes in the crockpot, bake potatoes in the Instant Pot, or just microwave, let them cool, then peel and cube.

Grab your pot and let’s get started!

Melt your butter in your dutch oven or stock pot over low heat on the stove.

Then whisk in your flour until smooth and bubbly.  Continue cooking for 2 – 3 more minutes.

Now increase your heat to medium, and gradually stir in your milk.

Cook until the mixture has slightly thickened… about 15 minutes or so.

Now add your potatoes, and stir occasionally until the soup begins to bubble.

Reduce your heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salt, and pepper, and stir until the cheese has melted.

Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions, and a little more bacon and cheese if you’d like.  Because seriously… you can never have too much bacon and cheese, right?

Wasn’t that so easy?

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Tips for the Best Loaded Potato Soup

Cook your bacon ahead of time so it’s ready to go.

I like to use this trick for Cooking Bacon in the Oven to make perfectly crispy pieces, without the mess!

Also, make sure to cube your potatoes into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.

I like to aim for 1/2″ to 3/4″ cubes.

Opt for Whole Milk for the richest, creamiest flavor.

Potato Soup Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this creamy potato soup recipe…

Jenna writes: “Sooo delicious!”

Angela writes: “Delicious bacon flavor in the soup!”

Angel writes: “Yummy”

Caitlyn writes: “This soup is delicious! It has become a cold weather staple in our house!!”

Kyla writes: “Yum, a delicious, hearty soup!”

Hanna writes: “Everyone is super picky (and really aren’t afraid to say so) and I made this for them! Loved it! I was even asked to make it again! What! This recipe is awesome! Thank you so much!”

Sandi writes: “My very favorite!”

Lisa writes: “Lovely soup, nice and cozy”

Amelia writes: “The loaded baked potato soup recipe has my heart!! We’ve been having our floors refinished this past week so I haven’t been able to spend much time in the kitchen. I was able to pull that dinner together in no time, with very minimal prep work needed! Thanks so much for sharing”

Rebecca writes: “Always a favorite!”

Sarah writes: “Sooo yummy! My husband is counting calories so I figured out the calorie count if anyone else needs it!  It makes about 18 cups at 5062 calories for the whole meal, so about 280 calories per cup!”

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A BIG thanks to frugal friend Patti for sharing this delicious recipe!

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