This soup is basically like eating the soup version of some really fantastic mashed potatoes. Which is my personal idea of heaven, so I was in a place of perfect happiness for as long as the soup lasted. Smooth, thick, creamy, with bits of cheese and bacon and green onion….is your mouth watering yet? And to make it even more wonderful, it is a snap to make. Ready to rock your world, soup-wise? Let’s make it!
Simmer up a few potatoes until they are tender (I used Yukon Golds, which worked perfectly) and then mash them up the same way you would do if you were making mashed potatoes. When the potatoes are mashed, you make the soup base by simmering up some chicken broth and milk and flour.
Now add in the potatoes and some sour cream and give the whole thing a good whirl with an immersion blender or your regular blender. Garnish with some chopped cooked bacon, some shredded cheddar and some chopped scallions. And there you have it – the soup version of some really fabulous mashed potatoes. YUM. It’s a mashed potato lover’s dream come true.
Of course, dreams come in all shapes and sizes. But if you are a mashed potato lover and a soup lover, this one’s for you!
Loaded Potato Soup
Yield: 4 servings 1x
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This easy recipe for loaded potato soup is a comfort food soup recipe that is like your favorite mashed potatoes with all the toppings, but in a bowl!
Ingredients
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Put potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and mash roughly with a potato masher. Set aside.
- Combine chicken broth, milk and flour in the same pot and whisk until combined. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the potatoes and the sour cream. Puree right in the pot if you have an immersion blender, or pour everything into a standard blender and puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon, cheese and scallions and serve immediately.
Updated (and improved!) from an earlier Framed Cooks post!
Now I am an Ezra Pound Cake convert!! I'm following both of you now…following the mashed potato and cheesy soup trail! ^_^
Oh this is something I can do ! Minus the bacon, this week ! Thank you.. I have not been feeling great and I mostly just want soup. So this will be perfect.
Ezra Pound Cake is an uber fave of mine as well. I go there, I laugh, I ogle good food and all seems right in the world. This soup is one that I absolutely bookmarked. Can't go wrong with a loaded potato. Especially not in soup form.
Also, I posted the short ribs that you were so coveting if you want to take a peek!
Looks great. I love Ezra Pound Cake too.
I've never thought of just microwaving the potatoes! I use pretty much the same recipe, but I boil then mash my potatoes. I'll have to try this way though, even quicker than mine.
Mmmm, the perfect winter soup. Can't wait to make this!
This sounds so perfect right now! I still have a cold nose from coming in from outdoors. I could really use a bowl of this :)
I just made Loaded Potato crock pot version for dinner tonight.
I used red potatoes and it turned out ok. Will be using russet next time.
I have been looking forward to this post ever since you wrote about it on Facebook. This looks SO good!
Always exciting to discover other food bloggers! tasty treat indeed=)
I'm a Potato Head – i.e., I love potatoes and this soup is on my meal docket. Weather in Texas beginning to get a little cool so soups and stews will be a popular meal.
I'm also a follower of Ezra Pound Cake and look forward to her posts.
Yup! Definitely time for potato soup! This looks delicious!
I love Ezra pound cake – can't wait to try the soup! Looks fabulous!
I love Ezra and just recently made the veggie cobbler from there. Great soup too.
Oh lord she's making donuts over there now.
My mouth is definitely already watering!
I could live on this stuff, honest!
What a great looking soup! In the winter I cannot help but want to make soup almost everyday of the week….this one would be a HUGE hit in our house :)
I made this soup not once, but TWICE this weekend.
I simplified it a little by just boiling up diced red potatoes and squishing them (skin on) in the soup with a wooden spoon. I also used a little of the starchy potato water with the chicken broth to loosen it up a little bit. A sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes and some paprika make it absolutely divine. Thank you for making soup less scary to tackle!!
Made this a few weeks ago and it was delicious!! I didn't use an immersion blender since I don't own one but it was still smooth and creamy. I never thought it would be this easy to make!
Though I'm a little late to the game–just found your blog on Tuesday thanks to Bill Ott's column–I made this a few nights ago and I swear it's the best potato soup I've ever tasted! And even better, it's so simple and fast to make. Thank you so much for sharing it.
This looks yummy and I have homemade chicken broth in the freezer.
Perfect! You are halfway to potato soup! :)
How much does this make? Or how many servings?
It makes 4 servings…I’ll add that to the recipe (I’m so bad about noting servings, so thanks for the reminder!)
Thank you! I’ll be making it this week!
Hello! This sounds super yummy & I’m planning on making it to take for Parent/Teacher conference night on Mon. (11/19). I had a quick question: Have you ever tried doubling this recipe? If so, does it turn out as well? I know sometimes (from past failures!) when I’ve tried doubling a recipe it doesn’t always taste quite right or texture, etc. isn’t the same. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes & tips!
I haven’t, but I’m almost 100% certain that doubling it will be just fine! (And, I wish my parent/teacher conferences had included yummy soup!) :)
I just wanted to let you know that my soup was a HUGE hit! When I went back to pick up my crockpot, the women working the teacher’s lunch/dinner told me my soup was the first to go – everyone loved it. I made it the night before then put it in my crockpot the next morning to heat it up & take to the school. I put shredded cheese & crumbled bacon in separate containers w/ plastic spoons so people could add their own toppings. My husband was disappointed that he didn’t get any – haha! I’m making a batch for us tonight though so he’ll be happy! Thanks again for all your yummy recipes – every one I’ve tried has been fabulous!
I’m so glad!! And thank YOU for adding in the crockpot option for this one – it was a great idea! :)
What a perfect way to warm up and fill up in a cold weather.
Soup and snow go so well together! We are on our second storm in three days, with another one predicted for the weekend. One of our local markets has Yukon Golds on sale right now for 49 cents a pound so my meal will be declicious AND cheap!
Oh gosh – that is TOO MUCH SNOW! Definitely stock up on those Yukon Gold, and stay warm, my friend!