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Cozy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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A quick and easy 30-minute comfort food soup featuring creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, tangy cream cheese, and crispy bacon. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp bacon fat (or butter if needed)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 8 oz block cream cheese, cubed and room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Green onions, sliced (for topping)
  • Sour cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, set aside, and leave about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.
  2. Add chopped onions to the hot bacon fat and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup a few times, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup and return it to the pot.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir gently and continuously until the cream cheese is melted and the soup is smooth (3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil vigorously.
  7. Stir in half of the crumbled bacon and half of the cheddar cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent clumping. Shred your own cheddar cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that can make the soup grainy. If the soup gets too thick, add a splash of broth or cream. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and use vegetarian bacon or mushrooms.

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Keywords: baked potato soup, comfort food, quick dinner, bacon soup, cream cheese soup, winter recipes, easy soup

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