Craving a cozy, homemade soup to warm you up on a chilly night? You’ve just found the easy, creamy, loaded Baked Potato Soup the whole family will be begging for! This hearty soup loaded with all of your favorite baked potato toppings is THE soup you’ll want on repeat! It’s perfectly savory, simple to make, and soup-er satisfying!
Baked Potato Soup
Tonight we’re going to give your baked potatoes a delicious makeover… and oh boy is everyone going to love it!
No longer relegated to being just another hearty side dish, your potatoes are about to be transformed into the most richly decadent loaded baked potato soup ever!
Caitlyn writes: “This soup is delicious! It has become a cold weather staple in our house!!”
Jam-packed with chunky potato pieces, savory bacon, and fresh shredded cheddar, you really can’t go wrong with this cheesy potato soup wonder!
It’s the ultimate comfort food soup, and the tastiest way to warm up on a cold day!
It’s also one of the Best Easy Soup Recipes for when you need a guaranteed hit everyone will love! Just like when you serve up steaming hot bowls of the this decadent Crab Meat Chowder Recipe, cheesy Broccoli Cheese Velveeta Soup, or the absolute Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe!
And not only is this loaded potato soup ridiculously delicious… but it’s also crazy EASY to make.
To start, you’ll just need simple, basic ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. You can even prepare your potatoes and bacon ahead of time. Then, with just a few minutes of prep and some stirring here and there… your soup will be hot and ready for action!
So go grab a big pot or dutch oven, and let’s get started!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Loaded Potato Soup Ingredients
You’ll just need the following ingredients to make this dreamy, creamy loaded baked potato soup recipe…
- Russet Potatoes – Check out this trick for How to Make Potatoes Last 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… use this trick for Crispy Bacon in Oven.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Freshly shredded makes ALL the difference!
- Sour Cream – The higher the quality the better!
- Salt – I like to use Sea Salt.
- Black Pepper – Use freshly ground pepper for better flavor.
- Green Onions
Like so many of my large Family One Pot Meals, 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 healthy potato soup 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
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Pin ItHow to Make Loaded Potato Soup
So just how do you make baked potato soup?
Just follow these simple steps to make the best loaded potato soup right on your stovetop…
1. First you’ll want to bake, peel and cube your potatoes. If you plan ahead you can prepare bake potatoes in crockpot with foil, make this Instant Pot baked potatoes recipe, or simply microwave your potatoes, let them cool, then peel and cube.
2. Grab your pot and let’s get started!
3. Melt your butter in your dutch oven or stock pot over low heat on the stove.
4. Then whisk in your flour until smooth and bubbly. Continue cooking for 2 – 3 more minutes.
5. Now increase your heat to medium, and gradually stir in your milk.
6. Cook until the mixture has slightly thickened – (see the recipe card below for details)
7. Now add your potatoes, and stir occasionally.
8. Continue cooking as directed.
9. Then add the 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?
Believe me, Recipes for Fall Soup don’t get any easier or more rewarding!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Tips for the Best Loaded Potato Soup
1. Cook your bacon ahead of time so it’s ready to go. I like to use this Crispy Bacon in Oven trick for preparing perfectly crispy pieces, without the mess!
2. 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.
3. Opt for Whole Milk for the richest, creamiest baked potato soup flavor.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this loaded bacon baked 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: “This 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 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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Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- 8 cups Whole Milk
- 4 large Russet Potatoes – baked, peeled & cubed, (I microwave mine, let them cool, then peel and cube.)
- 16 oz. Bacon Cooked and Crumbled
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ¾ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper
- 3 Green Onions, (sliced)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt butter in dutch oven or stock pot over Low heat.
- Whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly, then cook mixture for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Increase heat to Medium, and gradually stir in milk.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Add potatoes, stirring occasionally until soup begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add Crumbled Bacon, Shredded Cheddar, Sour Cream, Salt and Pepper, and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, topped with sliced Green Onions and ENJOY!!
Notes
- Cook your bacon ahead of time so it’s ready to go. I like to use this Crispy Bacon in Oven trick for preparing 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.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!A BIG thanks to frugal friend Patti for sharing this delicious recipe!
What a comforting and cozy potato soup, perfect for fall! Extra bacon and a sprinkling of cheese for me, please!
I agree completely, Michelle… you can never have too much bacon and cheese! 🙂
This is such a simple recipe…. I will try it for sure..thanks for sharing 🙂
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You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you like it!
yes, look simple recipe…. I’ll try it.
Thank you for sharing…..
You’re very welcome… ENJOY!!
This sounds delicious! What a perfect recipe for the cooler months ahead. I love that you also included healthier substitutions. Thank you for sharing Heidi!
You’re very welcome… it really is such a versatile soup!
This looks like the perfect way to ease into the Fall season, Heidi! I love soup any time of the year but most especially on chilly and rainy days. Thanks so much for the recipe. I’m excited to this! Big hugs, CoCo
You’re very welcome, CoCo! I like to enjoy soup year round, too… but it definitely seems extra cozy on those rainy, chilly days! 🙂
This seriously is the perfect fall soup! Love the pic of the strip bacon as a garnish. I can’t wait to make this when it gets chilly.
Aww… thanks, Kathrine! The bacon just felt like standing up in that picture. 🙂 Fall will be here before we know it. Enjoy your soup!
Oh I can’t wait for soup season! The early mornings are starting to get a little bit chilly here in the mountains, and that means soup season is coming quickly. This creamy potato soup will be on the first on the list this year!
So fun… I love it when the mornings turn chilly, David! Soup season will be here before we know it!
Hum c’est gourmand et appétissant, j’aime beaucoup
Have a good day Heidi
Merci beaucoup Delphine 🙂 Bises
This potato soup looks amazing!
Creamy, hearty, and loaded with bacon—perfect for a cozy night in.
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
Thanks so much, Veronica! It really is the perfect cozy meal!
I’ve had potato and leek soup before but never thought about potato, bacon, and cheese – this sounds yummy, Heidi!
Thanks, Lisa! It really is such a delicious way to warm up on a chilly night!