Description
A hearty and creamy loaded potato soup packed with ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy turkey bacon bits and fresh green onions for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium (800g) Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb (450g) Lean ground beef
- 1 whole Medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups (720ml) Low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream
- 2 cups (200g) Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (75g) Turkey bacon bits
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Beef – In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step 2: Add Aromatics – Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Add Base Ingredients – Stir in the diced potatoes and beef broth; mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Step 4: Simmer – Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step 5: Create Creamy Texture – Slowly stir in heavy cream while mashing some potatoes against the pot for a creamy texture.
- Step 6: Add Cheese – Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Step 7: Serve – Serve hot, topped with turkey bacon bits and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling when adding to the hot soup base
- Mash only half the potatoes for the perfect balance of creamy and chunky texture
- Grate cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded for smoother melting
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, as the cheese and broth provide most of the salt
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: loaded potato soup, comfort food, hearty soup, potato soup recipe, creamy soup, ground beef soup, cheddar cheese soup