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    Baked Potato Soup

    30-Minute Meals Budget Cooking Kid Friendly Main Courses Real Food Soup, Stew, and Chili Recipes Vegetarian Recipes April 23, 2023 | By Kristen Chidsey | 53 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    This is the EASIEST and TASTIEST Loaded Baked Potato Soup! 30 minutes is all you need to get a creamy, comforting, and healthy soup on the table. This Baked Potato Soup Recipe is the ultimate quick and easy soup recipe! Made with tender potatoes and a rich and creamy broth, this potato soup comes together in under 30 minutes using humble ingredients.

    This Baked Potato Soup Recipe is the ultimate quick and easy soup recipe! Made with tender potatoes and a rich and creamy broth, this potato soup comes together in under 30 minutes using humble ingredients.

    Top this Potato Soup with crumbled baked bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese, and enjoy loaded baked potatoes in soup form!

    Bowl of potato soup topped with cheese and bacon next to sliced bread.

    I loved potatoes in any way shape or form. They are an affordable ingredient that can be prepared in endless ways! From Instant Pot Baked Potatoes to Crockpot Mashed Potatoes to Baked Fries to this Potato Soup, when prepared correctly potatoes are absolutely delicious.

    And this recipe for Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe. While made with humble ingredients, this potato soup is creamy, hearty, and surprisingly full of flavor. It is one of my favorite recipes to make when the temps drop and I need fast comfort food.

    Why You Will Love This Soup

    • Quick & Easy Recipe. Made in just 30 minutes, using only one pot, this hearty potato soup always hits the spot.
    • Creamy, Yet Light. While this recipe for Baked Potato Soup is creamy and decadent tasting, it happens to be much lower in fat and calories than most potato soup recipes.
    • Inexpensive. Made with potatoes, broth, milk, and a few other basic staples, potato soup is an affordable, yet filling recipe.

    Ingredients for Potato Soup

    Ingredients for potato soup labeled on counter.
    • Potatoes: I prefer russet potatoes for potato soup, as their starch content will help to thicken up the soup and give it a creamy consistency. Yukon Gold potatoes work as well.
    • Onions and Carrots: I dice the onions and carrots really finely, nearly the size of rice grains. This flavors the soup well, but because the carrots and onions are so small, they don't need to be sauteed first. Not to mention, picky eaters don't mind them as much!
    • Vinegar: Do not omit the vinegar in this soup or substitute white vinegar for another vinegar. That is the MAGIC ingredient in this soup. It adds flavor and helps preserve the texture of the potatoes.
    • Broth: Use either low-sodium store-bought or homemade vegetable broth, homemade chicken stock, or Instant Pot chicken stock for this recipe.
    • Flour: Flour will help to thicken up the soup. If you need this potato soup to be gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour mix.
    • Milk: Any fat percentage of milk works well. While I don't find it necessary, you can use half and half or cream in place of the milk for a REALLY creamy finish.

    How To Make Baked Potato Soup

    • Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
    • Combine the potatoes, onions, carrots, broth, and vinegar in a large stock pan and give it a stir to combine.
    Potato, carrot, and onions in stockpan.
    • Bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
    • In a small mixing bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk with flour until well combined.
    Milk and flour mixture in measuring cup.
    • Whisk in the milk mixture to the soup.
    • Turn the heat up to medium-high and cook until the soup has thickened slightly, stirring constantly.
    Creamy potato soup in saucepan on stove.
    • Dish the potato soup out into bowls and serve with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and chives, as desired.
    Bowl of potato soup topped with bacon, cheese, and chives.

    Storage

    If you happen to have leftover potato soup, allow it to cool slightly and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For reheating, you can reheat individual servings in heat-safe bowls in the microwave, or for multiple servings, heat in a saucepan over low heat. You may need to add in a bit of broth to thin the soup, as it can thicken as it sits.

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    If you gave this Loaded Baked Potato Soup a try, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Bowl of potato soup topped with cheese and bacon.

    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    Made in just 30 minutes, this creamy and hearty potato soup is lower in fat and calories than most recipes, but just as delicious.
    4.77 from 13 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 -6
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups russet potatoes peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon very finely minced carrots
    • 1 tablespoon very finely minced onions
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • For serving: shredded sharp cheddar cheese and bacon I use about 2 ounces shredded cheese and 4 strips cooked bacon
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    Instructions

    • Combine the potatoes, broth, vinegar, salt, carrots, and onions in a large stock pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    • In a small mixing bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk with flour until well combined.
    • Uncover the soup and slowly whisk in the milk mixture. Return the heat to medium-high and cook the soup, stirring constantly for about 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened and creamy.
    • Serve with shredded cheese and bacon crumbles as desired.

    Notes

    Milk: Use any fat percentage. If using non-dairy milk, I suggest using unflavored almond or soy milk for best results. 
    Gluten-Free Modification: Use a 1:1 Gluten-Free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. 
    Storage: Allow the soup to cool slightly and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For reheating, you can reheat individual servings in heat-safe bowls in the microwave, or for multiple servings, heat in a saucepan over low heat. You may need to add in a bit of broth to thin the soup, as it can thicken as it sits. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    This recipe was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2022 with a new video and photos.

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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Allison

      February 25, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      This was perfect on a chilly night. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      February 25, 2022 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      It was so delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
    3. Diana

      February 20, 2021 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      I have really enjoyed numerous of your recipes they are the easiest to follow and always great even for someone like me that is not always great with recipes Thank you

      Reply
    4. Kevin

      December 09, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      easy, healthy and amazing!!

      Reply
    5. Kelley

      March 03, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Soooo good and very easy to make! The only thing I did differently was to add a couple cloves of minced garlic. Thanks for a recipe that I will make again and again!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 04, 2019 at 7:03 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed Kelley! I personally love garlic myself 😉

        Reply
    6. Sharon

      February 03, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      This soup sounds lovely 😊.
      Can you make it in an Instant Pot?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 03, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        Hi Sharon! I have not experimented with this one yet in pressure cooker. I know it can be done, but you would need to add milk and flour after pressure time and saute to thicken. Sorry I don't have an exact time for you. I need to get on that 😉

        Reply
    7. Cathy

      December 02, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing. I made this for dinner tonight. It was great and filling on a cold Colorado night.
      Cathy

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        December 03, 2018 at 6:54 am

        Hi Cathy! I am so glad you enjoyed this soup. It is perfect for chilly evenings. We have several cold nights foretasted this week here in NC ourselves, I need to add this to my meal plan too 🙂

        Reply
    8. Wanda Lopez

      February 26, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      I've never done potato soup before. Yours look fabulous and so easy to make, perfect for this blommy day.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2016 at 7:23 pm

        Oh my gooness Wanda, you need to try this recipe. So easy and so comforting!

        Reply
    9. Serena (Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch)

      February 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Such a hearty bowl of comfort! I love that it's a 30 minute meal!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2016 at 7:23 pm

        I love 30 minute meals as well!

        Reply
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