Name: Loaded Potato Soup
Yield: 10

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe takes all the flavors you know and love from a baked potatoand channels them into an ultra creamy, cheesy, and deliciously flavored soup!

author’s note

All the Flavor of a Baked Potato, in Soup Form!

There’s nothing more comforting to me than a cheesy baked potato… well, except maybe turning all those flavors into a big pot of loaded potato soup.

The first time I made this, I remember pulling it off the stove and thinking, “This is exactly what I crave on a chilly day.” It’s warm, cheesy, and loaded up with all the good stuff, just like a baked potato but even better in one bowl.

This soup is filling, satisfying, and reliable once the weather cools down. It is satisfying to serving it for family or friends because it feels hearty yet straightforward to share.

All ingredients for Loaded Potato Soup prepped and ready to assemble, including bacon, onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, seasonings, and cheese.

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps & Tips
Potatoes (Yukon Gold + Red)	It is satisfying to using a mix of yukon gold and red potatoes.
Bacon	Slice while cold for easier cutting. Save 3 tablespoons of drippings for cooking the vegetables and reserve half the cooked bacon for topping.
Onion, Celery, Carrots, Garlic	Skip celery if you’re not a fan; add leeks for a twist.
Chicken Broth	Veggie broth works for vegetarian version (swap bacon for mushrooms).
Whole Milk	Whole milk gives the base its richness.
Sour Cream	I use reduced-fat sour cream; regular works too. No heavy cream needed!
Cheddar Cheese	Always grate it yourself, pre-shredded won’t melt as smoothly.

Bacon cooking in a pot, followed by sautéed veggies with broth and cream added to simmer for Loaded Potato Soup.

How To Make Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Cook Bacon: Fry until crisp, keep nearby, and keep a little fat in the pot.
Sauté Veggies: Cook onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in bacon fat until softened.
Potatoes: Add potatoes, broth, and seasonings; simmer until tender, then mash a few.
Cream Base: In another pot, whisk butter, flour, and milk until smooth, then stir into the soup.
Finish: Mix in sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives. Add toppings and enjoy!

Featured Comment

“I’m never using any other potato soup recipe again for the rest of my life! My husband called it “one of the best things I’ve ever cooked”. Soup recipes that omit mirepoix are never going to match up. So satisfying and filling!”
– Carly

Storage

Leftovers?

Because this Loaded Potato Soup Recipe is cream-based it is not a great candidate for freezing. The milk solids will separate as the soup thaws, resulting in a grainy texture with a lot of separation.
To reheat leftovers: Add leftover Potato Soup to a pot and slowly increase the heat while stirring frequently. Don’t boil the soup or reheat it at a high temperature; this will likely cause the ingredients to separate or potentially curdle.