Loaded Potato Soup 2025
This is an easy and delicious creamy dutch oven potato soup recipe that can be made in just one pot! This is my family’s ultimate homemade comfort food, loaded baked potato soup that is thick and creamy!
Ingredients
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10 Tbsp Butter
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2/3 C Flour
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4 cups Milk, whole
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2 cups Heavy Cream
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4 cups Chicken Broth
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5 lbs Potato, yukon gold
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2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
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8 oz Cream Cheese
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1 lb Bacon, cooked and diced
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1 Tbsp Onion, dried
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1 tbsp Garlic, dried minced
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1 Tbsp Salt
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2 tsp Black Pepper
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1 1/2 Tbsp Parsley
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1 tsp Thyme
Directions
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In a large cast iron skillet, fry the bacon until it’s nice and crispy. Then transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. Once the bacon has cooled, break or cut it into small pieces.
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Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 10 tablespoons of butter or reserved bacon grease to the dutch oven. Whisk the flour into the butter and saute for 2 minutes to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
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Then, gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Whisk continually until slightly thickened. Gradually add the chicken broth and whisk to combine.
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Add diced potatoes to the roux mixture and bring to a low simmer, stirring the soup every few minutes so that the bottom does not burn.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes. (The smaller you dice the potatoes, the faster the soup will cook)
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Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the herbs and spices, small chunks of room-temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
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Simmer the potato soup for another 10 minutes or until the cream cheese has completely melted.
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Add cooked bacon pieces. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper, if needed.
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Ladle into bowls or large mugs with handles and serve warm, garnished with desired toppings.
Notes
12/18/2025 -
Chopped green onions or fresh chives