Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Bacon
This easy loaded baked potato soup recipe is the ultimate comforting dish! Each spoonful is packed with savory bacon, potatoes, cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
4slices
Thick-Cut Bacon
1Tbsp
Olive Oil
1cup
Yellow Onion
2tsp
Garlic, minced
3cups
Russet Potatoes
2sprigs
Fresh Rosemary
3sprigs
Fresh Thyme
3cups
Unsalted Chicken Broth
1cup
Milk
1tsp
Kosher Salt
1pckg(3.74 oz)
Mashed PotatoesI used Idaho Spuds Country Buttered Flavor
4Tbsp
Greek Yogurtor Light Sour Cream
4Tbsp
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
to taste
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Fresh Chives
to taste
Bacon
1Tbsp
Fresh Chives, chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
350
Fat
16.9 g
Protein
16.5 g
Carbs
33.0 g
Cooking Instructions
step 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add Thick-Cut Bacon (4 slices) cook until crispy, often stirring to evenly cook bacon, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Remove bacon grease from pan and reserve or discard.
step 2
You can either add 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease or Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the pan to sauté the vegetables.