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A creamy, hearty soup packed with potatoes, cheddar, bacon, ham, and sour cream—everything you love about a loaded baked potato in a cozy bowl.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Ladle
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  3. Mash some potatoes in the pot for a thicker texture.
  4. Stir in ham, cheddar cheese, milk or cream, and sour cream until smooth.
  5. Serve hot topped with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Top with extra cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions for the full loaded experience.

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