The ingredients in loaded potato soup are soft potatoes, salty turkey bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and a mix of herbs and spices. The soup is smooth, filling, and warm. This soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato, but it’s warm and creamy. It’s great for cold nights or as a filling lunch. This dish is easy to make and tastes great. It will become a family favorite.
Everything you need to make this tasty soup is listed below:
4 big potatoes, diced: These are the main ingredient in this soup, and they give it a rich, creamy feel.
Water—about 3–4 cups—enough to cover the potatoes. This is what cooks the potatoes and makes up the base of the soup.
1 cup of diced onions: These give the soup a spicy taste and more depth.
2 cups milk: This gives the soup a smooth, creamy appearance.
3 chicken bouillon cubes: Adds rich, spicy notes to the taste; you can use chicken broth instead if you prefer.
1/2 tablespoon of flour: This makes the soup thicker.
It gives the dish a fresh, earthy taste and a bright green color.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder: Adds a light garlic taste.
1 teaspoon dried basil: This herb adds a nice scent.
1 teaspoon salt: This makes the soup taste better.
1/4 teaspoon pepper: spices things up and adds a light heat.
1 teaspoon hot sauce: Slightly spicy kick for the soup (taste it to see how spicy it is).
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (plus more to serve on top): This makes the soup smooth and cheesy.
6 pieces of fried and diced turkey bacon: this gives the dish a crispy, smokey top.
Tips and Advice
First, cook the potatoes.
