Description
Warm up with this rich and comforting Loaded Potato Cheese Soup, a perfect easy dinner packed with creamy potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. This cozy bowl is one of the best dinner ideas for chilly nights, offering a hearty and satisfying meal that’s simple to make. Whether you’re looking for quick comfort food, family-friendly food ideas, or a creamy soup recipe, this dish delivers bold flavor and smooth texture in every bite.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes peeled and diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
3 green onions chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cook the bacon until crispy.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onion until soft and add garlic.
3. Add potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. Mash some of the potatoes to create a creamy texture while leaving chunks.
5. Stir in the milk and heat gently without boiling.
6. Add shredded cheese gradually, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve topped with bacon and green onions.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for smoother melting and better texture.
Avoid boiling after adding milk to prevent curdling.
For extra richness, substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, creamy soup, potato soup, cheesy soup