Imagine coming home on a chilly evening, craving something warm, comforting, and utterly delicious. That’s where Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup comes in. This isn’t your average soup; it’s a quick, healthy, and explosively flavorful meal that’s ready in minutes. I remember my grandmother used to make a similar soup on snowy days, filling our house with the most amazing aroma. Now, I’ve perfected her recipe to bring that same cozy feeling to your table, faster and healthier than ever before!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My own love for Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup stems from a particularly harsh winter I spent studying abroad in Ireland. Homesick and shivering, I stumbled upon a tiny pub that served a potato soup that warmed me from the inside out. It wasn’t just the warmth; it was the flavor, the comfort, the feeling of home, even though I was a world away. That experience inspired me to recreate that magic, and this recipe is the delicious result!
Ingredients
- Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Broth and Dairy:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup milk (any kind!)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier swap)
- Toppings (Optional but Highly Recommended):
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, chopped
- A dollop of sour cream
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids!
- Add Dairy and Heat: Return the soup to the pot. Stir in the milk and sour cream. Heat gently over low heat, being careful not to boil.
- Serve Loaded: Ladle the Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!
Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in the cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.4 medium russet potatoes, 4 cups chicken broth
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids!
- Return the soup to the pot. Stir in the milk and sour cream. Heat gently over low heat, being careful not to boil.1 cup milk, 0.5 cup sour cream
- Ladle the Best Homemade Loaded Potato Soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4 slices bacon, 2 green onions, sour cream