As a busy mom, I know how precious our time and budget can be. This One-Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a lifesaver on those hectic weeknights when you need something quick, filling, and delicious.

With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family without breaking the bank. So grab your pot, and let’s get cooking!

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Gather Your Ingredients

Before we start, make sure you have everything on hand. This will save you from those last-minute dashes to the pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 6 medium potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 slices bacon
• 3 green onions
• Optional toppings: extra cheddar cheese, chopped chives, or crispy bacon bits

Prepping the Ingredient

1. Potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
2. Onion and Garlic: Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
3. Bacon: Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
4. Green Onions: Slice thinly for garnish later on.

Start Cooking

1. Cook the Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the pot for added flavor.
2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Potatoes: Pour in the diced potatoes. Stir them around to coat them in the onion and garlic mixture.
4. Add Broth and Season: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Add salt and pepper. Stir everything together.
5. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and tender.

Blend for Creaminess

1. Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a stand blender.
2. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Keep stirring until the cheese has melted completely into the soup.

Finishing Touches

1. Stir in Sour Cream: For that rich, comforting taste, stir in the sour cream until well combined.
2. Add Bacon Back: Toss half of the crispy bacon back into the soup, saving the rest for garnish.
3. Taste and Adjust: Taste your soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Serve and Enjoy

1. Ladle the Soup: Pour the soup into bowls.
2. Top it Off: Garnish with remaining bacon, a sprinkle of sliced green onions, extra cheese, and any other desired toppings.
3. Serve Hot: Grab a spoon and dive into this hearty bowl of comfort.

One-Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 slices bacon, cut into pieces
• 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

3️⃣ Add diced potatoes to the pot.

4️⃣ Pour in chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

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5️⃣ Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

6️⃣ Blend the soup until creamy.

7️⃣ Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.

8️⃣ Mix in sour cream.

9️⃣ Add half the bacon back into the soup.

🔟 Garnish with remaining bacon, green onions, and extra cheese before serving.

Notes

• For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before blending.
• Customize with your favorite toppings like chives or crispy onion straws.
• This soup is equally delicious the next day, making it a perfect make-ahead meal.