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Cozy Loaded Baked Potato Soup: 5-Ingredient Homestead Recipe

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A creamy, hearty soup made with russet potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions. This forgiving, comfort-food recipe delivers the taste of a loaded baked potato in a bowl without the hassle of peeling or complex techniques.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3–4 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and golden brown (8-10 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion to the bacon fat and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat in the fat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Partially blend the soup using an immersion blender or by transferring 1-2 cups to a blender and returning it to the pot. This creates a creamy base while leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and half of the crispy bacon. Heat through for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and use smoked paprika for smokiness. To make it lighter, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. Ensure you shred your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. If the soup thickens too much upon storage, thin it with a splash of broth or milk when reheating.

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Keywords: potato soup, baked potato soup, comfort food, easy dinner, homestead recipe, bacon soup, cheddar soup, winter soup, family meals

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