Loaded Baked Potato Soup

If I had to choose just one soup to make over and over again, this loaded baked potato soup would be it — no contest. It’s my ultimate comfort food, my go-to on chilly nights, busy weeks, and anytime I want something that feels both indulgent and familiar. Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor, this soup delivers everything you love about a fully loaded baked potato in one cozy bowl.

It starts with tender potatoes simmered until perfectly soft, then blended into a rich, velvety base that’s thick without being heavy. Crispy bacon adds smoky depth, sharp cheddar melts throughout for that classic cheesy bite, and a touch of seasoning brings it all together. Finished with sour cream, green onions, and extra cheese, every spoonful is creamy, savory, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of soup that warms you from the inside out — the one everyone asks for seconds of, and the recipe I turn to time and time again because it never disappoints..

Recipe Card

Servings: 4 |

Time: 30 minutes

  • 6 large peeled and diced yukon gold potatoes

    1 diced vidalia onion

    2 stalks of diced celery

    2 cloves garlic

    2 tbsp all purpose flour

    3 peeled and diced carrots

    2 cups chicken broth

    ¼ tsp thyme

    6 diced slices bacon

    ½ cup heavy cream

    salt and pepper

    TOPPINGS

    shredded cheddar cheese

    sour cream

    chives

    1. In a large heavy pot, brown the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon from the pot and discard part of the fat. (Keep 3 tbsp of fat in the pot).

    2. Sauté the onions, garlic and celery, until translucent. Sprinkle the flour and whisk very well until all flour is cooked.

    3. Add the thyme, salt and pepper, and chicken broth. Stir very well, making sure no lumps are present.

    4. Add the potatoes and carrots, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

    5. Turn off the heat, and using an immersion blender, blend the soup to the desired consistency.

    6. Add the heavy cream, stir to combine well.

    7. Serve and add your favorite toppings.

  • My family likes their soup with some pieces of potatoes still present, so I do not blend it all the way, but this is very much your preference.