Loaded Baked Potato Soup
All the flavors of a loaded baked potato comes together beautifully in this satisfyingly creamy and comforting soup!
So now that I work from home all day, I get to watch a lot of television. How I Met Your Mother, Grey’s Anatomy, Charmed, Law and Order SVU, Gilmore Girls – you name it (oh and btw, half these shows are on Lifetime, which is like the best network ever).
But yesterday I couldn’t watch my Grey’s reruns because they played A Walk to Remember instead. Now this movie came out when I was in the 8th grade, and I was completely googly-eyed over 24-year old Shane West. Now that it’s on 11 years later, nothing has changed, except I’m crying in almost every scene – when Shane West takes Mandy Moore to the state line and she’s in two places at once, or when he names a star after her – ย yeah, sob fest all over.
I think I need to get out more.
But the good thing about working from home is that I can raid the kitchen and gobble up anything and everything, like this loaded baked potato soup. This oh-so-creamy and rich, carb-loaded, cheesy, bacony, comforting, cozy soup that I can eat all day long. It’s honestly become one of my favorite soups ever, and I’ve had it 3 times this week already! With the melted cheddar and the crispy bacon bits, how can you resist?
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ยผ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 ยฝ cups milk, or more, as needed
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ยฝ cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and green onions.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, to taste. If the soup is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onion, cheese and bacon, if desired.
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i made this soup, so goood
This recipe turned out so good. My family ate the entire pot in one dinner. And it goes very well with Toasted French bread and The Notebook. Welcome to the Romcom club. Where you belong.
I bake my potatoes first while making everything else press then smash potatoes through this grate I have makes instant perfect cubes or soup! Then mix together awesome n fast!:)
Craving a comforting soup and Damn Delicious always brings it with the recipes. This one was creamy, flavourful, decadent and so easy to make. Putting this one in the recipe box – thanks for another hit, DD!
Pretty good soup. I chopped the potatoes on the smaller side to reduce the cooking time and I added 2 cups of chicken bullion to thin the consistency. Definitely keeping this recipe!
I think it has been years since i found this. I keep coming back. I used to have it bookmarked but I lost it and searched Google until I found this page again.ย
This is the BEST recipe Iโve found. I love OโCharleyโs baked potato soup and this is the closest recipe to that. So so easy and yummy.ย
(This is also where I learned to make my first roux! So exciting)ย
This soup is an instant favorite anytime I make it for friends or family. It’s the perfect bless-a-friend kind of meal, as I often bring it to new moms or friends in need. If you’re after the perfect comfort food recipe, make it for dinner tonight! You won’t regret it.
Damn. That was delicious. Adding it to my recipe box.
I found the potatoes took a little longer than indicated to soften up. I could have cut them a little smaller and then the timing probably would have been good. I ended up mashing with a potato masher to get smaller chunks.
I also cooked my bacon before chopping it (I’ve burned chopped bacon before) and then stirred it in at the end because we all love bacon in this house.
A quick warning for anyone who doesn’t work with hot milk often, keep the heat pretty low and keep an eye on it because it does froth up and can easily boil over.
It thickens A LOT as it boils. My finished product was almost too thick to qualify as a soup by most people’s standards (not complaining, I like it that way).
I have been making this potato soup recipe for at least two years now, the only one I will ever make! ย Super easy and it is beyond DELICIOUS. Thank you for this recipe โค๏ธ
Oh my goodness! This is comfort food at its best! I made this soup twice this weekend we loved it so much. It had a great flavor and texture.
Can this be frozen? I used oat milk so no dairy.
Best ever
The only recipe I will ever use for potato soup, so amazing! People ask me for this recipe every time I make it. I mix smoked Gouda into the soup base and then garnish with sharp cheddar for more flavor. Additionally, I use pepper bacon and add some Montreal steak seasoning, garlic salt, garlic powder and a dash of smoked paprika to add some dimension. Sometimes I have it for lunch and dinner, itโs soooo good.
This is the first time Iโve made a loaded baked potato soup. My family loves it. I wished I made more for leftovers. I added some chicken broth to thin it out and some garlic powder for some garlicky flavor. Omg! The best ever! Just like you would get in a restaurant! I will be making this again.ย
This was so helpful!!! Looking forward to making this loaded potato soup!!
Fast and delicious recipe. Family loved it.
So so good!! Easy and delicious.ย
Love it
This is delicious! ย Easy to make and my whole family loved it.ย
looks great tasted great everything was really simple and amazing
Going to make this very soon!!! What % milk do you use?ย
Delicious! I used left over vegetables from Melt In Your Mouth Pot Roast found on Pinterest. Did not nee to cook the potatoes, just warm them. So, so good!
It is just so good. I’ve made this soup many times. Even my soup-hating husband loves it. I usually double up on the bacon garnish and cook the bacon in the oven. I let the potatoes par-bake while the bacon cooks, then leave the potato peels on when I dice them. I’ve also used Yukon Golds, and they are tasty in this soup, too.
Glad youโve tried Yukons! Thatโs all I have so I came here wondering if they would be fine.ย
Really good, but to get the potatoes tender, I had to cook it much longer than the recipe states, even after par-cooking them in the microwave for ten minutes. I also found it a bit bland, so I added garlic powder, onion powder, and Tony Chachereโs. Also added chicken broth to thin it out.ย
Great recipe! I usually use heavy cream and the store was out. The flour and butter combination thickens up better than the cream.ย
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I am by NO MEANS a cook at all! This recipe was SO EASY AND SO SIMPLE. I canโt believe something I made from scratch was this good! I left the skin on the potatoes & simmered with the bacon in the soup. Thatโs ALL i changed. Iโm amazed.
Damn delicious potato soup! ย ย Served it for Monday night football along with some rosemary bread! ย Big hit! ย ย
Whole family loves this soup. Has anyone tried making in slow cooker?? Tips??ย
Very good potato soup…delicious. I did add a half pint of heavy whipping cream and made it even richer. Will be making again. Thanks for the recipe
This is the first potato soup recipe I have ever tried. I followed all directions to the letter, however my soup taste like cheesy gravy. What might have I done wrong? I did 3 1/2 cups milk should I have added more to thin it more? I was worried if I added more milk I would lose any flavor it did take on.ย
Add more milk and get the consistency you want. Will not take away from the flavor and make sure you don’t cook the potatoes to mush. I keep tasting mine as its cooking to make sure I get the potato done but not overdone
It’s really good. My son has been asking me to make it for months and I finally decided to and forgot he’s lactose intolerant โโ๏ธ I ate it though
BEST RECIPE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We love potato soup, but this one is by far the fastest and tastiest. I did add onion powder and garlic to tastes but, I always use this recipe now when I make this soup. .. when my kids ask whats for dinner and I say potato soup they say yes, thank u mamma
You can also add a bit of chicken oxo and mixed veggies pre cooked to your soup! It is soooo good!ย
This recipe was delicious! I did add minced garlic and onion powder, but other then that it was perfect!!! I havenโt found a recipe this good for potato soup! Will definitely make again!
So delish and comforting (and easy!) Thank you!
Great recipe!! Did you add the bacon so that it simmered with the potatoes? I wasnโt sure.
I’m wondering the same thing.
No…. add the crumbled bacon on top of the bowl of soup when its served, along with some cheese and a green onion
Oh my it’s damn delicious my mama baked it.
Ever since in my life I’d never tasted this dish coz I thought that I has a bad flavor but when my mama pursued me to eat,all I can say is “wow this is the very perfect dish I’ve ever tasted”
My 10 yr old eats it until it’s gone even for breakfast. He begs me to make it once a week.
We love this! In fact, it is our Christmas Eve dinner tradition! We enjoy it in bread bowls
Delicious quick and easy potato soup recipe!! ย My family absolutely loved it and i will be making this a staple go to when i need a quick easy and delicious meal! ย Thank you!! ย
Hearty and warm- and a crowd pleaser for the pickiest eater. Perfect on a cold day today. And if I can cook it, you sure as hell can! I was honestly surprised at how well it turned out…the perfect thing for when it doesn’t get above 30 all day.
So easy and tastes great! Perfect for dinner when temps in Florida drop below 60!
It says yields about 4 servings, but how big is one serving? Like a cup?
I have been making this for 7 years. Since one month after you posted it and I was searching for the perfect potato soup on Google. I’ve made it hundreds of times and it is my go to. Since I’m from New Orleans, the only thing I do different, is add Creole seasoning. It’s just what we do! It’s absolutely perfect and I’m making it tonight! Thank you so much. This recipe is how I became a huge fan of yours! Thank you for such great recipes!!!
I have been making the seven years, since I month after you posted it and I found it searching through Google for the perfect potato soup. I’ve made this hundreds of times, it is my go-to and I absolutely love it! This is how I became a big fan of yours. Thank you so much! Making it again tonight!!!
Amazing! We served this with homemade whole wheat bread from the bread maker. It was a perfect meal!
This is not the first recipe I’ve made from your site. Everything I’ve tried has come out great. Your asian short ribs recipe is my husband’s all-time favorite recipe. I have to say that now when I search online for a recipe, I automatically come to your site. Thank you!
This is a staple in our household since the first time I made it. When family come for a visit this is usually a request. I do add pretty much everything in during cooking, bacon, cheese, green onion and even a bit of sour cream as well as a teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper, really brings it to life. My son canโt get enough of it and he is a super picky eater lol. He compared it to the potato soup from Outback Steak House but better. You wonโt be disappointed.ย
Made this tonight and it was great! Only thing I subbed was gluten free flour and it came out fine! Thanks for the recipe.ย
I have made variants of this recipe for years. One of them is the famed ‘Senate Soup’ used by the Whitehouse for years. Another is a slow cooker variant where I do much as the same as above but I cut and braise some country pork ribs into chunks and add into a slow cooker along with a recipe similar to yours and let it all cook low and slow all day. The pork breaks apart nicely and it all comes together like a pork chop / fully loaded baked potato stew. Try it sometime.
Loved this recipe!! Definitely a favorite of mine ๐ย
I cooked potatoes separately half way before adding. Also 5 instead 3 onions.It was delicious
I have been making this recipe exactly as is (I do make more bacon for the topping because YUM) since about a week after it was posted. It is perfect just as it is. Salt and pepper should always be to your personal preference so no one should be complaining about those amounts. The โbakedโ feel of this soup is so loved by my children that they wonโt eat potato soup anywhere else. ย Thank you for the probably 75 times that my family has cupped full bowls of this in their greedy hands, dipped their French bread in to get every last drop out of their bowls and looked at me to ask how long they have to wait to have it again. It is one of the recipes that my 18 year old took when she moved into her own apartment. Thank you Damn Delicious!
Iโm going to use half heavy cream and maybe add a bit of chicken bouillon if needed. Will definitely salt and pepper to taste .ย
Absolutely wonderful recipe! I actually added a package of frozen broccoli florets (cooked, and then chopped in the food processor)–was delicious!
Havenโt made it yet. Do you need to blend potatoes or do they just break down?
Added bacon, salt, pepper, and some garlic during cooking. Turned out great!
I followed this recipe to the letter, but I definitely did not find this to be damn delicious. I thought it was very bland. We ate it, because I didn’t want to waste my effort. I love potato soup, but this did not have enough potato flavor. Even adding chives, sour cream, cheese and bacon did little to improve it. I think it might have been better if the add ed ingredients were added during cooking, so the flavors were able to combine more cohesively.
You can always play with seasonings to your taste ๐ I almost always add more spice and flavor than called for on most recipes i ever use.
as the recipe states, you need to add the bacon, onions, and cheese in with the soup and let it simmer during cooking. so if you followed the recipe correctly, you would have done that.
I’ve NEVER followed a recipe to the letter, I use it as a guideline and that’s pretty much it. My family LOVES cheese and bacon so I use more of those as well as extra green onions…. I don’t use them as garnish either, I out EVERYTHING into the soup and let it all cook together as the potatoes soften that way the flavors meld together. It literally tastes like I’m actually eating a loaded baked potato
OMG!! Freaking delicious! Didn’t change a thing. Perfect cook on the potatoes (diced small), perfect consistency (I like my soups hearty) and just so delicious! I guess I subbed leeks only because I had to use mine up and didn’t have green onions, but similar flavor profile. So freaking good!
So delicious and satisfying on a chilly day!
My go to potato soup recipe.
Omgoodness! Best loaded baked potato recipe ever!ย
Super easy and everyone loves it! I doubled the recipeย
Exactly as written and changed my cook time. After bringing to a boil, I put on simmer for ย 30 minutes
with pot covered & 25 minutes with the pot uncovered.
Bacon, green onion, sour cream & sharp cheddar for toppings and toasted garlic bread โค๏ธ
I donโt think 5 stars is enough!!!
More bacon obviously.. great recipe!
This recipe looks really really good but it says to bring the potatoes to a boil what do you boil a them in water, or milk it’s like there’s a section that’s cut out
Very good gotta cut potatoes pretty small . ย I doubled recipes and added a can of cream of bacon and probably three to four times the milk vs doubling it very creamy not runny. ย Mmmm
I also used a pint of half n half in the milk
I also used a pint of half n half in the milk and a whole onion I love the flavor but not the feeling, this way I can remove it while upon eating.
OH MY GOODNESS! This loaded potato soup is Heaven on earth! WOW, my family and neighbors LOVED this. I am the new hit wonder. Thank you.
Recipe is perfect. ย Followed to a T except I added a little half and half. ย Amazing add seasoning to taste. ย Thank you for the recipe.
Didn’t see anything about BAKED potatoes
Made this tonight for dinner. It was fairly bland as directed, and it needs a good amount of extra seasoning {I added garlic and onion powders, as well as Tony Chachereโs}. Also, I cooked the potatoes for five minutes in the microwave, and an additional ten in the soup, and theyโre still too firm. My dice was fairly small. I doubled the bacon because: bacon, duh! Iโd definitely make it again, as my family loved it with the changes I made.ย
Just made this dish.. I’m so happy I made this..I did use more bacon and a extra potatoe.. thanks for this recipe โคโคโคโคโค
I absolutely love this soup! I am 22, and just adventuring out into the cooking realm ( food that isn’t eggs and toast ). The recipe is simple, tastes fantastic, and is easy to make. My husband and I love it. The only thing different is that I had to use sweet onions instead of green because my local market didn’t have any. If I could give six stars, I would. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Much love from Slidell, Louisiana
– Dalton
We love hearing that, Dalton! Thank you so much for sharing! ๐
I love this recipe! I made it for a little soup competition my culinary class had and it was a huge hit! Although, I boiled the potatoes a bit before adding them to the soup since I was worried that they would be too hard if I followed the recipe. Other than that, it turned out great, and the potatoes were perfect(in my opinion, at least).ย
ย I make this recipe often. It is delicious and everyone in my family loves it.ย
It’s such a keeper!
Tried this recipe for the first time and it was yummy ๐ I had no issues in doubling the recipe. It was a little too thick for my liking though. I tried to thin it out with some milk but it only thinned out temporarily. Question – could I substitute some chicken broth for a portion of the milk to give it a thinner consistency and if so how much would you recommend? Also, can I put the cheese and sour cream on the side versus adding it to the soup so people can add the amount they want? Thank You!
What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! ๐
This is actually what I did too, because I was worried that it would taste too milky..
I make many variations of potato soup, and generally use chicken broth and cream or milk. It helps with consistancy, helps when watching calorie or fat content, and it adds a new subtle dimension of flavour.
I added 2 cups broth and subtracted a bit of milk and it was perfect!
This was my first time making loaded baked potato soup. It is very bland. I ended up putting it in the food processor, because I cut my potatoes too big and they were hard. I also added a little chicken stock instead of additional milk for more broth. I will probably try a different recipe next time.ย
Jw, a little salt might be the only fix you need. Try just adding a teaspoon or a healthy three-fingered pinch of salt. Taste again and see if the flavors have improved. Adding salt reduces bitterness, which allows the aromas and tastes of the other ingredients to shine through.
Is this something that would freeze well, for giving to a family expecting a baby any day?
I substituted 1.5 cups of the milk for half and half and used extra bacon and onions. The BEST loaded potato soup I have ever had!!
Tried it tonight!!! Very easy and came out just as expected! I would def add more milk next time because while i loved the flavor, it was a tad too thick. Good trial run of the soup! ๐
It was damn delicious. ย Only change I made was I threw in the bacon at the same time as the potatoes and onions.
Your instant pot recipes look delicious and yes, the instant pot craze has hit South Africa as well!
However, it would be useful to have the quantities in metric since we do not use imperial measures in South Africa!
It sounds yummy as it gets chilly in Cslif. I hate to monitor meals on the stove, do you have a way to adapt to crock pot?
Love your posts
Patty
Thanks, Patty! Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, we cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
So good! My kids love it โฅ๏ธ
So easy to make and super simple! Its beyond delicious, I never have to search for a restaurant serving potato soup again
Awesome!
This was so easy and so yummy!! The absolute best soup I’ve ever tried. Thank you for sharing this recipe! God bless .
It truly is #damndelicious
First time every making this soup, so easy and was so good.
We made the recipe as written, it was so delicious! I’ve never had loaded baked potato soup that tasted so creamy and cheesy! My husband made most of it (I’m a little sick) and I think it tasted better because of my sore throat, haha. Only thing he didn’t do was add more milk at the end to make it thinner, it came out a little too thick. We will thin it out a little more next time. Thank you so much for this share.
I made potato soup for the first time thanks to this recipe!! I did add a little bit of cream cheese as other recipes used it. Other than that, it turned out delicious.
Sunday night staple during the Fall/Winter! Best soup ever- thank you so much!!
I make this way more often than I should, it’s a huge hit with absolutely everyone! Even my boyfriend has a 2nd serving, and he has a bit of a lactose intolerance, haha!
One thing I differently is that I use half cheddar cheese, and half havarti. It’s also really good with smoked Gouda!
We’re happy to hear you enjoy it so much!
This was the easiest potato soup ever. The weather here turned cooler and more fallish, perfect weather for soup. My husband wanted chicken wild rice soup. My daughter wanted loaded potato soup. She got her wish, to celebrate getting a job today. We loved it, so happy I doubled the recipe, so there is some leftover for lunch tomorrow. Love the fact that the ingredients were all things I had at home. Love Love Love this soup and will make it again. P.S. I added cubed ham to it, and chives on top. Also loved that there was no cream in this recipe, but still comforting and creamy.
Great additions! Thanks for sharing.
Delicious! This was so easy to make and wonderful to enjoy on a chilly, rainy day. I only made a couple adjustments: i cooked the bacon in my dutch oven because i didnt want to dirty a 2nd dish and then drained out most of the grease before adding the butter, flour, etc. I followed the rest of the recipe as written. I decided to add Johnny’s seasoning at the end because my husband requires pretty obvious flavor foodwise, but I thought it tasted great without. I served it with some homemade crusty bread, and next time i will serve in bread bowls. Thanks for making this recipe so simple. I avoid anything complicated just because i have 2 kids, and i dont particularly enjoy spending a ton of time in the kitchen. This was perfect for us. 5 stars!
Thank you so much for your feedback, Ashley!
Have you tried this in your Instant Pot yet?
Not just yet!
Wonderful easy recipe! I did add some garlic in the end to add some more taste! My husband absolutely LOVED this!
That’s great! Thank you, Kristina!
Just start a pot of this soup, tsk sound so good I have to try it. Question can I put the bacon in the soup instead of garnish.
Of course!
I next going to make this tomorrow , I just need sour cream and cheddar cheese.
I did. So easy to make and so good. The only change I willing make next time: less sour cream. For me the sour cream make it fluffy, but overall so good and for fist time easy to do.
This soup was so easy to make!….It was absolutely delicious!….my picky hubs had two bowls and he is always hesitant when I try new recipes. We are fasting for one week, so this was an opportunity to go meatless…..this was a soup to go on repeat.
This was fantastic! I loved the rich creamy texture.
I need to double this recipe do I double it exactly as it is or do I need to change anything?
Yes, you can double the recipe in its entirety. You may also need to adjust cooking time.
I had pinned a crockpot version, but I’m glad you posted a stovetop version. โฌthis is what’s cooking right now!
I love this soup! For medical reasons I have to do gluten free. Has anyone made this with gluten free all purpose flour?
Made this when my husband had his wisdom teeth pulled. Itโs delicious!!! Weโre in Austria, so a cheesehead-bacon filledย Potato is foreign here, but this recipe was fantastic. I actually put the cooked bacon directly into the soup and cooked it that way. Making it again today. Itโs quite wonderful
This recipe is the BOMB! I’ve made it about 3 times this month! I follow the recipe exact, except I end up adding a bit more milk to thin it as it cooks. We also add some frozen corn along with the bacon and it’s amazing! Thanks for the recipe!ย
Made this delicious soup tonight but had to double the recipe, ย as we had a large group eating. ย The only change i made was to add chopped celery ย because the gf prefers it in her potato soup ย (gotta keep the lass happy, right). ย Otherwise followed it as written. ย Everyone loved it and there were, lets just say, some very particular eaters among us. ย Definitely a keeper.
Can it be done in a slow cooker?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Hi there. Can you please tell me how much salt and pepper you used in this recipe? Thanks!
I actually just added to taste! ๐
If i were to take out the sour cream and not use yogurt as i do not like either, would it affect the outcome of the soup?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Just made this, couldn’t have been more amazing! Even my picky son enjoyed it!! Can you freeze this soup?
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself โ there were no leftovers left to freeze! Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Made this today and it was SO good! I doubled it and added a pint of chicken broth since I was running low on milk at that point. So tasty and rich. Thank you for sharing this!
Just made this soup and it was easy and delicious! Used 2% milk and 2% plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Also, used red potatoes. Will definitely make again!ย
This looks amazing! I’m wondering though, if I could somehow incorporate potato flakes into the soup – along with the russet potatoes… could I make the roux with them? any advice?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
Do you cook the potatoes ahead of time or just peel them and chop them and throw them in?
They do not have to be cooked ahead of time.
Hi! I just stumbled upon this recipe and realize it’s an old post so not sure if you’ll see this — just out of curiosity, I have a LOT of little red skin potatoes at the moment – do you think they would substitute well? Looks so yummy ๐
Mahalo!
Yes, absolutely!
Thanks so much!
This sounds delicious but it is mislabeled. If you don’t actually bake the potatoes then it shouldn’t be called loaded “baked” potato soup. In this recipe the potatoes are boiled not baked.ย
I have been making this soup for a bit now! I ALWAYS have to double it because it’s gone so fast!!! I love my grandmother but this soup is better then hers! Hope she doesn’t see this! Lol. Amazing soup! My family ask for it all the time! Thank you sooooo much!!!
I put my own little spin on this, added chicken broth, more sour cream, a few carrots, and parmesan cheese as well as the cheddar! Was DELICIOUS! Wish I could paste a pic here!
I’ve made a loaded potato soup before and it was very filling and tasted similar to mashed potatoes. I bet a tablespoon of powdered ranch dressing would be good in this recipe too.
I make ย This soup all the time it is so delicious! ย but every time I make it it always sticks to the bottom of the pot any tips?ย
What kind of pot are you using?
This is the only soup my family will eat – which pains me because I love soup! I’m so glad they like it though, as it is my hands down favorite potato soup. So flavorful and creamy! Making it again for dinner tonight! Only change made was I cooked the bacon in the same pot that I made the soup in (mostly because I was too lazy to wash any more dishes). I used the bacon grease with a little more butter to make the rue with the flour, then kept on going as the recipe says. BAM. SO DAMN GOOD. And it reheated perfectly in the microwave. I was happy they don’t eat leftovers – more for me!
I’m going to make this tonight and triple the recipe for freezing. Has anyone here tried to freeze this soup and reheat later? I know adding a little bit of milk is recommended when reheating but any other advice?
โUnfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself – there were no leftovers left to freeze! Please use your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
After looking at several potato soup recipes on Pinterest I decided to try this one. It was the quickest potato soup recipe with fewer ingredients and steps than others and great reviews. Plus I’ve already had success with another recipe on this site so I decided this was the one for me. Well let me tell you I was not disappointed. This was so good and so easy. My son said it was the best thing I’ve ever made which I had to remind him it wasn’t. The favorite thing I’ve ever made for him was the firecracker chicken from this site. I used greek yogurt as others had suggested and it was awesome.ย
How much is a serving?
Each serving is roughly 1-2 cups.
Just had this soup so good my whole family liked it
I am in love with this recipe, thank you so much! I tried it without the sour cream and replaced the milk with cashew milk, it was amazing. I’m making a ton to freeze and devour all winter!
Could this be converted to a slow cooker recipe?
It is very difficult to give exact conversion information to translate a traditional stovetop recipe to be used in a slow cooker without further recipe testing. However, here is an article worth checking out on a possible conversion guide. Hope that helps!
Cooking this right now!! Seems to be taking a bit longer for the potatoes to get tender, but I guess cut them smaller next time. Can’t wait to try this though, it smells amazing!
I just made this soup, I doubled the recipe and it is delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe! Are they any sides you can recommend to go along with the soup?
We served this with crusty bread! ๐
I just now was looking for an easy yummy potato soup recipe and saw your comment about your “crush” on Shane West. Not sure how old you are but I am 58!!!! And love that movie! And “crush” on him every time I watch it!!! Lololol I think any woman of any age would “love” to have a man like that!!!! Going to go make your soup recipe! Thanks for the laugh!!! Capri
This soup was fantastic! I cooked the potatoes in the microwave before adding them to the soup. I had some leftover buttermilk, which I used in place of 1 cup of milk. The texture of the soup is silky and absolutely perfect for a cold night. ย
My husband added a little dark beer instead of milk to thin it out a little and it was awesome that way. Thought I would pass on the tip.
Hi! Are you supposed to put bacon in the soup as well or just are a garnish?
The bacon is used as a garnish.
Made this tonight! It was ahhmazing. It was just what i was looking for and super easy.
I just made this recipie and it was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing!!
I made this for dinner. I only had red skinned potatoes on hand. Even though I sliced them thinly they took forever to cook and I ended up using a potato masher to get a better consistency. But it was okay with some added milk to make up for the long cook time. I’d definitely try it again with russets.
How many servings does your recipe make?By the way I have tried several of your recipes before and I love them!
This yields approximately 4-6 servings.
This is my absolute favorite soup! So delicious and comforting. I seem to have a problem while making it though- my potatoes are NEVER done in 15-20 minutes of simmering. I cut them into about 1/2 inch squares but it still takes at least an hour for them to cook and I end up using a ton of milk to thin it out while it cooks that long. Am I doing something wrong or do you have any tips that could help? To be honest it’s absolutely worth the wait because it’s so good, but was just curious if there was something I could do to make it faster. Thanks! And thanks for this amazing recipe!!
You are so welcome! The heat source may be set too low and/or your potatoes may still be too large. I recommend dicing the potatoes even smaller. Hope that helps! ๐
I’ve been using your recipe for over a year and we will be making it tonight. My daughter requested it last night. We loooooove it!
Please help me, I have made this before but for only a FEW people. I need to make this for 8 adults & 6 children.
Krystal, this recipe yields about 4 servings – please feel free to double or triple as needed.
This recipe was perfect. I loved the consistency and how simple it was to make. I added garlic and used golden potatoes. Delicious!
To the people talking about the “mushy” consistency, I always use the yellow potatoes. They don’t break down.
Gosh, I love your recipes! I’ve never had a disappointing meal. ๐ I’m making this one tonight which is perfect for a cold and windy day. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see what you have cookin’ next!
I’m fixing to start this delicious recipe only I’m adding diced ham too! My hubby has to have his protein and I’m always trying to get him to try new soups since he has doubts they can be good and filling! Thanks for the great recipe!
How many does this serve…I’m supposed to bring soup to a church activity and want to have enough! Excited to try it!
This recipe yields about 4-6 servings.
I have made this 2 times for my family and it has been delicious for my picky 3 year old son and my picky 10 year old daughter. My husband and I enjoy it as well. Very quick and easy!!
I have a bag of frozen diced hash browns in the deep freeze and wanted your thoughts on using those? I’ve made a version of this soup in the past and we love it. Like your blog. You go girl ๐
It really depends on how you like your potatoes. I personally love my potatoes in huge chunks but if you like the texture of the hash browns in your soup, I’d say go for it!
Okay, so your recipes aren’t a fluke! I just found this blog last week and made your chicken broccoli alfredo and it was not only easy but quite good. So, this week I tried for this soup and again, easy and quite good. I’m looking forward to my next endeavor in your recipe index. Thanks for the good food!
Can you use yellow potatoes or does it have be russet?
Yellow potatoes should work just fine.
Everything you post tastes so good! I just made this and it took about 4.25 cups of milk for me to get the creamy texture I like and I cannot believe how simple it is to make. Thanks for posting!
This was the best potato soup we have ever made, and we have used many recipes. So creamy! We even used skim milk and didn’t have bacon, and it was still great!
Mmmmm I’m making this right now.. I don’t have any sour cream but I do have a little chicken broth; I like to add it to my cream of soups for a little less “milk”.. I’m adding a few dashes of onion and garlic powder too.. ๐ Can’t wait, so hungry!
Tonight it is 36 degrees and snowing here in Northeast PA. This soup was just what the storm ordered. Delicious and easy!
Hi! Thank you for posting this soup! It is a nice quick meal to make for me and my boyfriend. Being that I’m vegetarian, I made some adjustments, but overall it’s a nice base recipe. The adjustments I made are as follows: no bacon (obviously, but the soup is delicious without it!), I substituted 1 cup of milk for vegetable broth, to ad a little flavor and nutrition, added a diced yellow onion and a few cloves of garlic, which I sautรฉed before mixing in with the potatoes and green onions. I also toss in a few spices (cayenne pepper for kick and parsley flakes). I substituted the sour cream for ranch dressing also, as my boyfriend prefers it. Anyhow, thank you again for this awesome recipe!
3 russet potatoes?
I have potatoes of all different sizes.
Is there maybe a total weight I should be aiming for?
Amy, you should aim for about 1 pound.
I used half the butter and milk added a can of cream potato and chicken stock. Used 5 potatoes boiled them first then put in soup. Used parsley and I ALSO ADDED MINCED GARLIC!!!!! Was so good
Made it tonight and it was delicious. Only downside it had was that it was too watery, so I think the next time I make it, I’ll use less milk. But it was very tasty other than that.
can this be done in the crockpot?
Please understand that it is very difficult to give exact conversion information to translate a traditional stovetop recipe to the slow cooker method without further recipe testing. I recommend using your own judgement to convert this recipe to utilize a slow cooker.
Made this tonight using leftover cheese from Moe’s catering, a little Swiss and a little asiago… Lol Turned out great! Thank you for a great tasting simple recipe!
Tasty recipe and first time making a soup but very easy and so good. In regards to left overs what’s the best way to store it? Best way to reheat? And best way to give some of that creamy texture back? Right now it looks like chunky mashed potatoes. Unfortunately I was the only one that got to eat it fresh.
We reheated in the microwave and added a little milk as needed to thin it out. Hope that helps!
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Just made this soup for dinner and it is fantastic! I just swapped out the sour cream for greek yogurt (since it was what I had on hand) and it was both tasty and filling. Thanks for the recipe!
This is by far the best potato soup I have ever eaten. The only thing I added was some Frank’s Hot Sauce – not enough to be spicy but just to give it a little kick. Great recipe.
I just made this and it is delicious! I doubled it but made it exactly as the recipe states and I will most likely never change it. Thanks for a fantastic potato soup!
I love A Walk To Remember too. ๐ This recipe is amazing! I was totally looking for a loaded baked potato soup to make for dinner that had simple ingredients.
this was as good as it looks ty
This was the best potato soup I ever ate! I instead cut the potatoes thicker than cubes and put bacon in the soup as well as on top
OMG! Best potato soup recipe ever! It turned out so thick and creamy, just the way I like it! By the time my husband and I got done we almost ate the whole pot ๐ We added some green peppers and some frozen peas. Will be making this again!!
Being a Brit! I!me not sure i,m not sure what you mean by green onions. Are they like spring onions or scallions, or do you mean a regular cooking onion, would hate to spoil my soup.xxxxx
By green onions I mean spring onions or scallions.
The friendly guy at the meat counter wanted to know what I needed just 3 slices of bacon for….”loaded baked potato soup” of course!!!
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I don’t usually eat baked or mashed potatoes but I like roasted potatoes or potatoes in chowder, do you think is something that may be worth a try? Which dishes would you say the texture and flavors of this soup resemble the most?
Tiana, I honestly cannot say if this would be worth a try to your taste buds. I should let you know though that the potatoes in here are cubed and become very crumbly when bitten into, almost like a baked potato.
Just made your soup tonight for dinner and well there is none left!! It was a little thick but my family liked it that way! It was a five star dish!!!
I’m so glad! You can always thin it out with a bit of milk if needed.
I chose this recipe to make for 20 teenagers tonight and they cleaned a huge pot of it. I had to make something to work for gluten free (I used arrowroot flour) and vegetarian. Super simple and super delicious!!
What exactly do you do from home? I’m looking for stay at home work and would be interested to know how you managed to do that!
Deborah, this blog is my job that allows me to work from home.
What is your work from home job?
Yes, I work from home.
This is wonderful, I have been making the same soup for years. Now, for a little variation I like to add a packet of hidden valley ranch dip mix, and even sometimes I add a can of creme of celery soup for flavor and thicknesses. ๐ Just a few ideas that you could try. ๐
Made this last night for the first time and it was a HUGE SUCCESS !!!! The only thing I changed was I added a little more milk and added chicken broth to thin the soup out a little. Can’t wait to make it again ๐
This has become a family favorite!!!!! My son even called home from college so he could make it for his friends! Thank you! <3
This was absolutely delicious! The only thing I did differently was I put some onions (like a slice or two) in the food processor and poured them in…amazing!!!
The color of this soup looks so natural and sure it gonna taste yummy to.And the way you explained how to make such a delicious dish is really cool mate.hope you come up with more dishes..!!!!!!
This sounds great! Was just wondering if, by bringing the milk to a boil, if that would not cause it to curdle. And I was planning on using half and half instead, would you recommend this change? Thx, Bob m.
There’s no need to worry about the milk curdling. As for the half and half, I’m not too sure about this substitution as I have not tried it in the recipe myself.
If I wanted to use this recipe, what would I need to modify to be able to do it in a slow cooker/crockpot? Thanks! Looks so good!
Unfortunately, Betsy, as I have never tried making this in the crockpot myself, I am a little uncomfortable giving you various recommendations. I suggest looking up baked potato soups that are specifically make in the slow cooker. Hope that helps!
What do you think .. If I made the soup and kept it warm in a crock pot for a buffet. Would it be ok warm for 1 -2 hours?
I would advise against it because this soup thickens quite a bit the longer it is cooked.
Hey Betsy I know this is late but I just found a recipe that calls for a crock pot. It is amazing pretty much the same one as this one except you use chicken broth to cook the potato on low heat and then add half n half/heavy cream later. Also your going to omit the flour. Both are amazing but this way you can be sure it will come out right in the crock pot. Hereโs the link:ย http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/crock-pot-style-loaded-baked-potato-soup-301754
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This soup was to die for! Delicious and very filling. Used 1% milk and it worked just beautifully.
I’m so glad! This is one of my favorite soups!
Just made of bowl of this soup, super easy and very cheesy! Great recipe and food photography might I add.
This is amazing! I doubled it and used the bacon grease and 4T butter, skim milk with 1/2 C heavy whipping cream, left the peeling on and added garlic. YUMMY! Thank you! So easy and quick. My usual recipe took several hours. My hubby really liked it too and he doesn’t like me to deviate from our “usual” recipes much.
Oh…and I “skinnied” it up a bit by using skim milk and plain Greek yogurt instead of higher fat milk/cream, and sour cream.
First time making potato soup so I was a bit nervous. Oh. My. God! It was deeeeelish! Both of us were practically licking the bowl!
Hello! I made your recipe tonight and it was out of this world! Thank you for a stellar recipe! This ones a keeper!
-Mo
Great! Delicious and fast! I used up leftover potato from potato skins I made earlier in the week and it worked very well, letting the soup simmer 15 minutes (the potatoes were a little undercooked from my potato skin adventure, so it gave them just enough time to get them good and soft). I recommend to anyone making this to go heavy-handed with the seasoning: definitely better with more salt and pepper.
Everytime I make this now, the sour creme separates. . I tried leaving it at room temp and not letting soup grt too hot but it seperated anyway ๐
Are you using fresh sour cream? The sour cream should not be separating, unless perhaps you are using expired sour cream.
Hello! I just made this soup last night and my husband and I were RAVING about it. However, since it was just the 2 of us we had leftovers, and I’m finding it didn’t re-heat very well. It still tastes great, but it’s definitely more like thin-ish mashed potatoes with chunks of real potato. ๐ Any tips for re-heating, or do you never have leftovers? =P
Oh and we used maple bacon which was unbelievably awesome in it. The dash of sweetness added a lot to it. =)
For reheating, I added a splash of milk to thin it out a bit and it tasted just as great!
Pretty good! I added pepper, used potatoes with the skin on, and added about 1/2 cup chicken broth to cut the thickness. I also used about 1/4 c. swiss and 1/4 c. provolone cheese in addition the the cheddar. It just needed a little umph! Simple quick and easy to make though. The hardest and longest part was cooking the bacon!
Save time by baking your potatoes ahead of time then cubing. Makes soup tastier and thicker
I made this tonight and my family loved it. So easy too. Thanks!
Can I use almond milk for this recipe?
I would advise against almond milk as it may add unwanted flavors in this soup. I recommend using whole milk or 2%.
I wouldn’t recommend almond mill, but the So Delicious brand Coconut milk (the unsweetened kind in the green container) works really well of you’re looking for a dairy substitute…It thickens nicely and doesn’t taste like coconut…I always use it to make white gravy and I’ve never had an issue with an “off” flavor!!!
I used it without a problem. Make sure it’s unsweetened. I also used better than sour cream but real cheddar (I’m lactose intolerant).
I see this calls for milk- which is best to use 2% or Whole Milk.
Thought I would ask :0)
I used whole milk but I’m sure 2% would work fine as well!
I used 2% last night and it worked like a charm!
Great soup! I tripled it for my large family and it didn’t need altered at all!
Made this tonight. Used sharp cheddar and plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Was super yummy and Just what we needed on this chilly fall evening. We loved it! Thanks for sharing.
This was amazingly delicious! My husband was very impressed, which isn’t easy to do. He’s the cook of the family!
This recipe looks delicious!! I’ve included it in a round-up of potato soup recipes over on my blog. Thank you for sharing. ๐
Did you ever end up trying this recipe? if show how did it turn out?
Your pictures are amazing, Chung! I am ready to cook this potato soup, I’ll only skip the bacon (not a fan). Looking forward to tasting it!
I’m so glad I found your blog. Can’t wait to try your recipes. And lol re: lifetime. I felt the same way, although we just got rid of cable not too long ago!
This looks SO good! I cannot wait to try it! YUM!
I need this soup in my life. NOW! Looks amazing!! ๐
I love having my tv on while I’m working on my blogging stuff…but then I get distracted and start crying on some movies/shows, too! (Long Island Medium gets me every time!)
I love this soup…it looks beyond amazing. And, super creamy. Pinning this!
I always have potatoes in my kitchen because I really love potatoes…and this soup will be this week’s menu for sure! Your photos have irresistible look! I wish I have this bowl right now. ๐
My favorite food in a bowl!!! I loooove it!
I haven’t watched Grey’s in years… I decided to have kids, that’s why. I now watch Doc McStuffins and Dora…
Wow! That’s a great looking bowl of soup. Awesome post and beautiful photos!
Does this look mouthwatering or what!
One of my favorite soups! Pinned!
The name alone makes me want a huge bowl of this soup but the photos, oh the photos juts pull me in!!
This looks SO good Chung-Ah, can’t believe I’ve never thought of starting potato soup with a white sauce! Makes it so thick and creamy! Will definitely be pinning this to have a go myself ๐ I love recipes that you can add a load of toppings to!
I am lazy boy too when I get home. I might not watch tv but my computer become my best friend. Totally dreamy soup Chung!
Holy comfort in a bowl! This looks like the perfect food for lounging on the couch in stretchy pants! How can you go wrong with bacon? ๐
This sounds great. I do a similar potato cheese soup but it seems to take forever on the burner. Soup is great this time of year.
Beautiful bowl of comfy baked potato soup! I’m with Laura…gorgeous light! Thanks for sharing, girl. Pinning!
What a tasty soup!
Oh goodness – I love that movie!! And I love this soup – it’s calling my name!
That light! I’ve never seen a more gorgeous bowl of potato soup – your photos are stunning!
This is comfort food in a bowl! Pinned!
You’re the best – thanks, Averie!
Now that looks like comfort in a bowl! We got rid of cable so I no longer have Lifetime but that was one of my favorite channels for the longest time. Now I use Netflix and I’m binge watching Friday Night Lights and I’m kind of obsessed.
Ooooh maybe Friday Night Lights will be next on my list!
Potato soup is definitely a comfort food. My mom taught me how to make the potato soup she would make when we didn’t feel well. Your recipe sounds so good, and has a similar base. Looks like dinner plans have changed tonight. Ha!
Thanks for the great idea.
Hey Des I’m feeling ya ! Netflix got me all tied up with Nurse Jackie can’t keep enough
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So damn delicious! !!!