Loaded Potato Soup

This Loaded Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy, creamy comfort meal. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and a light yet rich broth, it comes together in one pot and tastes incredible without being too heavy.

Ingredients

• 6 medium russet or gold potatoes, peeled and diced (2 lbs)
• 4 slices thick cut bacon
• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or low fat milk (or half & half for richer flavor)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/2 cup greek yogurt or light sour cream

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon: Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave 1 tbsp bacon grease in pot.

2. Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Make the roux: Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to form a paste.

4. Add broth and potatoes: Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

5. Mash and thicken: Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes in the pot, leaving chunks for texture. Stir in milk and simmer for 5 more minutes.

6. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or greek yogurt if using. Season generously with salt and pepper. Top with crumbled bacon and serve.