Loaded Baked Potato Soup: Rich and Flavorful

This incredibly delicious soup is loaded with potatoes and bacon pieces leaving you warm and full! #soup #loadedbakedpotatosoup #loadedbakedpotato #bakedpotato

Why You’ll Love This Loaded Baked Potato Soup

The Flavor: This soup has all the comforting flavors of a baked potato but in soup form. Think creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions all coming together in one satisfying bowl.
The Texture: It’s rich and creamy with tender chunks of potato, but still has that nice, satisfying bite from the bacon and veggies.
Customizable: You can make it your own by adding extra toppings, adjusting the seasoning, or even making it a little lighter with substitutions (if you want!).

Boil or bake the potatoes? Honestly either method is perfectly fine! I like to bake them since the recipe is loaded "baked" potato soup. But if you don't want to wait for them to bake, feel free to boil them.
Can I use bacon pieces? Yes you can! I use bacon pieces whenever I'm short on time or just don't feel like frying up bacon in the skillet. Less time, less work and it still tastes just as good as fried bacon.
For Extra Creaminess: If you want an ultra-creamy soup, you can blend part of the soup after cooking. Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer half of the soup to a blender, puree until smooth, and return it to the pot. This will give the soup a velvety texture.
Add More Veggies: Feel free to throw in some additional veggies like carrots, celery, or leeks for more flavor and nutrients. Just chop them finely and sauté them with the onions.
Thicker Soup: If you like your soup thicker, you can mash more of the potatoes or cook the soup for a little longer to reduce the liquid.
Make It Lighter: Use low-fat milk or half-and-half instead of whole milk, and skip the sour cream or use Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.