Cheesy Baked Potato Soup – A Family Favorite
Introduction
Cheesy Baked Potato Soup brings all the comfort of a loaded baked potato right into your bowl, delivering creamy, cheesy goodness in every spoonful. This hearty soup is beloved for its robust flavor and rich, velvety texture—perfect for feeding a hungry family on a chilly night. It’s an irresistibly cozy meal guaranteed to win over even picky eaters.
What Makes This Cheesy Baked Potato Soup So Special?
The secret to this soup’s crowd-pleasing appeal lies in its blend of sharp cheeses, buttery potatoes, crisp bacon, and a touch of sour cream. The result is silky, cheesy perfection with just the right amount of smokiness and crunch. It’s a one-pot wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish.
How to Achieve the Creamiest Texture
To create a perfectly smooth base, start with cooked russet potatoes. For effortless chopping and dicing, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper saves time and gives you perfectly uniform pieces. Sauté onions, garlic, and bits of celery in a heavy pot, then blend the mixture for a gorgeously creamy consistency.
A Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender can quickly puree a portion of the soup for extra silkiness, while still leaving hearty chunks of potato for texture.
Cheesy Baked Potato Soup Assembly and Toppings
After blending, return the soup to the pot and stir in sharp cheddar cheese for bold flavor. Don’t forget the finishing touches: crispy bacon, extra cheese, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Using a sturdy Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher helps break up potatoes evenly without scratching your cookware.
Store leftovers in airtight Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy reheating during busy weeknights.
Serving Suggestions
This soup makes a satisfying meal on its own, served with a warm hunk of crusty bread or a side salad. For family gatherings or potlucks, ladle it into bowls and garnish it tableside so everyone can customize their toppings. Set your table with disposable Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White for quick cleanup after a comforting soup night.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
A typical serving of Cheesy Baked Potato Soup lands around 350-400 calories, depending on toppings and cheese quantity. This recipe serves about 6 generous bowls, making it perfect for a family dinner or for enjoying leftovers throughout the week.
Cheesy Baked Potato Soup (Recap)
This meal delivers everything you love about a classic baked potato—creamy, cheesy, loaded with flavor—in an easy, pot-friendly soup form. It’s guaranteed to comfort and satisfy all ages, every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Using a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, gently mash about half the potatoes inside the pot for a balanced creamy/chunky texture.
- Carefully transfer half of the soup to a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender and blend until smooth, then pour back into the pot. Stir to combine.
- Add cheddar cheese and milk, stirring until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Fold in sour cream, then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a nonstick SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch until crisp, then crumble.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each with bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
- Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes