Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This healthy loaded baked potato soup recipe is inspired by the comforting flavor of fully loaded baked potatoes with bacon, Cheddar, sour cream and chives.
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What Type of Potatoes Can Be Used?
We recommend using russet potatoes because they're starchier than other varieties of potatoes. High-starch, low-moisture russet potatoes break down and mash easily, which makes them perfect for thickening soups. After simmering the potatoes in chicken broth, we transfer about half of them into a bowl and mash them until almost smooth, but still a little chunky. The mashed potatoes are stirred back into the soup which gives it a thick and creamy texture.
How to Store Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This soup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can microwave the soup on High until warm.
How to Make It Vegetarian
To make a vegetarian version of this potato soup, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth. Serve it with a green salad and crusty bread to clean up the bowl.
Additional reporting by Jan Valdez
Ingredients
Directions
Equipment
Large saucepan, potato masher
Nutrition Facts
2 starch, 1 1/2 fat, 1/2 medium-fat protein, 1/2 vegetable