Description
A comforting and creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup featuring tender potatoes, aromatic vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Other
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Place a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer potatoes: Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash and add dairy: Lightly mash some potatoes in the pot to create body, then stir in the whole milk, heavy cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until the soup is smooth and creamy.
- Season and meld flavors: Add salt and black pepper to taste, then simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the remaining cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture in this soup.
- Lightly mashing some potatoes enhances the creaminess without needing a blender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with extra chives for freshness.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Loaded Baked Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, cheddar potato soup, comfort food soup, easy potato soup
