Cozy Baked Potato Soup
The best Baked Potato Soup is creamy, comforting, and loaded with crispy bacon and chives. After making this soup dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly creamy texture every time. Keep reading for my tips on preventing a lumpy soup. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Blueberry Cake Donuts and Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet.
Why This Cozy Baked Potato Soup Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Loaded with crispy bacon and chives
- Perfect for chilly winter nights
What You'll Need for Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Russet potatoes
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Crispy bacon
- Optional: Chives
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Shredded cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes work best for this recipe.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion Blender — Ensures a smooth, lump-free soup. → See on Amazon
- Heavy-duty Pot — Distributes heat evenly for even cooking. → See on Amazon
How to Make Cozy Baked Potato Soup
- Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving grease in pot.
- Step 2: Add diced onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened. Add potatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until potatoes are tender. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and milk. Season to taste.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, chives, and your choice of optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Baked Potato Soup
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent lumps, always use an immersion blender to puree the soup. If you don't have one, use a regular blender, but be careful with the hot liquid.
- Pro tip: For an extra layer of flavor, cook the bacon in the pot before adding the onions and garlic.
- Pro tip: To make this soup ahead, prepare it up to the point of adding the heavy cream and milk. Reheat on the stove before serving.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Freezing Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream and milk with an equal amount of half and half for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or milk.
Want to level up this recipe?
Slow Cooker — Cooks the potatoes slowly for extra tender results. → Check price on Amazon
Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
Seasonings
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Crispy bacon
- Chives
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving grease in pot.
- Step 2: Add diced onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened. Add potatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until potatoes are tender. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and milk. Season to taste.
- Step 4: Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, chives, and your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream and milk with an equal amount of half and half for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or milk.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 14g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 16g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Baked Potato Soup FAQs
Yes, prepare it up to the point of adding the heavy cream and milk. Reheat on the stove before serving.
To prevent lumps, always use an immersion blender to puree the soup. If you don't have one, use a regular blender, but be careful with the hot liquid.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, cook the potatoes in the slow cooker with the chicken broth and seasonings until tender. Then, puree and combine with the heavy cream and milk.
This recipe uses heavy cream and milk, so it's not the healthiest option. For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream and milk with an equal amount of half and half.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Baked Potato Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
