This is the worlds best loaded potato soup! It is packed full of flavor! This loaded potato soup has cheese, bacon, and potatoes and is oh-so-delicious. My family loves this loaded potato soup recipe so much, they ask for seconds and (sometimes) thirds!! This loaded potato soup is sure to be a hit in your house!
Loaded Potato Soup
If you love potatoes, cheese, and bacon, you are in for a treat! This is the worlds best potato soup! This loaded potato soup recipe is SO easy – and did I mention cheese and bacon?
When I was a teacher, we’d occasionally have a potluck lunch. Now, don’t get me wrong, the name “potluck” makes me want to gag. It a smorgasbord of crap, you never know what you’re going to get. However! There was always a shining star in the soup line – this loaded potato soup recipe was a faculty favorite. It was always requested and always delicious. My sweet friend would always make it on our request – she is a soup angel. No lies.
Worlds Best Potato Soup
The recipe calls for the potatoes to be cubed; you can leave the skin on or peel them. I opted to peel my potatoes since my potatoes were on their last leg and I didn’t want any black spots in my heaven-sent soup.
Also, the hubby likes to add red pepper on top of his bowl – it’s actually quite amazing. I didn’t add it to the actual recipe because KIDS.
Disclaimer, ONE of my kids LOVES this soup – she’s 7 and she asks for seconds (sometimes thirds). It’s crazy. However, my 3 year old is NOT a fan – not because this loaded potato soup isn’t amazing, but because TODDLERS. Does any toddler love soup? Please tell me if such a toddler exists!
/>Loaded Potato Soup Recipe
- 6 large potatoes or 8 medium
- 2 cups potato water
- 1 pint half and half
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 3 cans cheddar cheese soup
- 2 jars bacon bits (about 16 oz)
- 2 TB dried chives
- 1 TB salt
- red pepper flakes OPTIONAL
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Peel Potatoes (OPTIONAL)
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Cut potatoes into cubes
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Boil until done, but still firm
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Drain ; save 2 cups in a separate bowl)
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In a large pot, add half and half and butter.
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Cook on low for 5 minutes.
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Stir occasionally.
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Add cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, chives, and salt.
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Stir until mixed.
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Add potatoes and potato water.
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Cook for 2 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
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*OPTIONAL: Add milk to thin
If you’re not up for this amazing potato cheese soup, you should try this Butternut squash soup instead. It’s creamy and DELIGHTFUL!
What a very tasty and easy soup to make!!! Everyone thought I had spent hours preparing it!!! I have found my new favorite potato soup recipe!! Thank you so much for sharing!
YAY! That makes me so happy! Glad to hear you made it, it was delicious, and it was EASY! Happy fall (and happy soup-making)!!