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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is rich, cozy, and made for a bowl-and-spoon kind of day. Keep the heat gentle once dairy goes in so the texture stays smooth.

Prep15
Cook25
Total40
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, diced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pot; cook onion and garlic until soft.
- Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend soup for creamy texture.
- Stir in milk and Greek yogurt; heat gently.
- Ladle soup into bowls; top with cheddar, turkey bacon, and green onions.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Leave some potato chunks for texture. | Use cauliflower for half the potatoes to lighten even more. | Serve with a simple green salad.
Equipment
Soup pot • Blender (optional)