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October 8, 2014 By Nicky 25 Comments

Loaded Potato Soup

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What is your idea of comfort food?

This Loaded Potato Soup screams comfort food. It’s a bowl of rich creamy soup loaded with bacon and Irish cheddar cheese. This is the kind of soup that makes it hard to stop after just one bowl.

Loaded with crispy bacon and Irish cheddar cheese, this soup warms you, heart and soul. It’s not a light soup in any way. It’s a hearty, stick to your ribs kind of soup filled with real food ingredients. Some people shy away from bacon saying it’s not good for you. I say, “Enjoy it! But, everything in moderation.” Look for nitrate free bacon that isn’t filled with artificial ingredients. You’d be surprised at what is on some bacon products. (But I digress). Splurge on the good quality bacon for this soup. It makes a world of difference.

Loaded Potato Soup | A Creamy and delicious soup with bacon and Irish Cheddar #realfood #nomnom

The key to this recipe is adding Irish Cheddar. I like Kerrygold Blarney Stone in this soup. It’s slightly salty to me. It adds a rich flavor and creamy texture to the soup. If you can’t get this cheese, look for a Dutch Gouda or an aged sharp cheddar. Both with add a deeper flavor than other cheeses.

If you can make real mashed potatoes, you can make Loaded Potato Soup. It’s a simple recipe that takes less than 20 minutes. Some people like really creamy potatoes, other chunky. The outcome is all in your technique. My family likes a smoother texture, so I’ll mash my potatoes really well.

If you want chunkier soup:

  • Cut the potatoes smaller prior to cooking
  • Skip mashing the potatoes
  • Stir the soup just until combined

Loaded Potato Soup | A Creamy and delicious soup with bacon and Irish Cheddar #realfood #nomnom

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Yield: 8 servings

Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups peeled, cubed potatoes, about 6 medium sized potatoes
  • 3 cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 3 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Irish Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 sliced of bacon
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Bring to a boil and cook covered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain water from potatoes.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet. Cook until crispy then remove from pan to cool slightly. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings for soup. Chop bacon into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  3. Return cooked potatoes to the pot. Mash potatoes. Add milk, remaining salt, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheese, 1/2 of the chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  4. To serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1377Total Fat: 89gSaturated Fat: 56gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 22818mgCarbohydrates: 65gSugar: 47gProtein: 78g
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So how do you like your potato soup?

If you are looking for more soup recipes, be sure to check out these:

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Comments

  1. blankChristina says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Mmmm…this potato soup looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. blankAmber says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Oh this would definitely fit my definition of comfort food! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  3. blankNicole Neverman says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    This is definitely my idea of comfort food!! This sounds fantastic. I love the cheese in there. YUM!

    Reply
  4. blank[email protected] says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Bacon and potatoes, 2 of my faves. This sounds so good.

    Reply
  5. blankDebi @ Life Currents says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    This sounds so good! I haven’t tried that Kerrygold yest, but I have seen it in the store. I’ll have to give it a go. Potato soup is one of my favorites! Thanks for the recipe. I’ve pinned it for later.

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      I prefer Kerrygold. Their cows are grass fed and you can taste the difference

      Reply
  6. blankSandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I love potato soup…and with bacon as well. Hard to top this!!

    Reply
  7. blankAngela says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    This soup looks amazing!!!! I am on a huge soup kick lately so this one is on my must make list! YUM

    Reply
  8. blankJoanne T Ferguson says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    G’day Your loaded potato soup looks warm and welcoming indeed Nicole! YUM!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  9. blankMichelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Your soup looks wonderful! And I love the Kerrygold Cheeses. I almost always have their cheese on hand. I love the flavor!

    Reply
  10. blankHeidy @TheMccallumsShamrockPatch says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I love how you have included the Irish Cheddar in your recipe,that is such an awesome cheese! I can’t wait to try out your recipe!!!

    Reply
  11. blankPrairie Gal Cookin' says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Yep – This is going on my “to-make” list for sometime very soon!!

    Reply
  12. blankMichelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    This is everything I love in comfort food! Looks perfect and the Blarney Stone cheese is a personal favorite.

    Reply
  13. blankJennifer Johnson says

    October 9, 2014 at 6:16 am

    Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a definite favorite in my house. Great tips on cheese choices.

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      The cheese makes all the difference.

      Reply
  14. blank[email protected] easy as Apple Pie says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Your potato soup looks very welcoming! I will add it on my “must try” list

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      I’m sure you are going to love it Elena

      Reply
  15. blankTara says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Mmmmmmm, Irish Cheddar, your soup looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks Tara. Irish Cheddar and bacon, how could I go wrong? 🙂

      Reply
  16. blankRebecca Hubbell says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Now this is my kind of soup! Especially with the Kerrygold! Yum!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      I try to bring y’all the best. 🙂

      Reply
  17. blankJillian says

    October 9, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I love Loaded Potato Soup and adding Kerrygold would just send it over the top!

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    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 13, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      I couldn’t agree more. Kerrygold is one of my favorite cheese companies.

      Reply
  18. blankWinnie says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    This is a great soup (and I’m a soup-lover)
    Would love to try it, although without the bacon (it’s forbidden for us)
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • blankLittle Family Adventure says

      October 25, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      You could always try it with Turkey bacon. But even without the bacon, it’s delicious.

      Reply

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