Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Creamy baked potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the best baked potato soup is using both milk and heavy cream. Keep reading for my tips on preventing a broken soup. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe.
Why This Cozy Baked Potato Soup Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and indulgent
- Better than takeout
- Perfect for meal prepping
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
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Shredded cheese
- Optional: Crispy bacon
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Use russet potatoes for their high starch content.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion blender — Smooth and creamy soup in minutes. → See on Amazon
- Instant-read thermometer — Prevents soup from curdling or burning. → See on Amazon
How to Make Cozy Baked Potato Soup
- Boil potatoes: Cut potatoes into chunks and boil until tender.
- Cook bacon and onions: Cook bacon until crispy, then add onions and cook until soft.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the potatoes, bacon, onions, and seasonings until smooth.
- Add dairy: Gradually add milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Baked Potato Soup
- Common mistake and fix: Adding dairy too quickly can cause the soup to curdle. To fix, slowly reheat the soup over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Pro tip: For a smoother soup, peel the potatoes before boiling.
- Pro tip: For a thinner soup, add more milk or broth. For a thicker soup, add less dairy.
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: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
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 oven-safe dish at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead. Reheat on the stove over medium heat.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with more broth or milk.
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Cozy Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Milk
- Heavy cream
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Crispy bacon
Instructions
- Boil potatoes: Cut potatoes into chunks and boil until tender.
- Cook bacon and onions: Cook bacon until crispy, then add onions and cook until soft.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the potatoes, bacon, onions, and seasonings until smooth.
- Add dairy: Gradually add milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead. Reheat on the stove over medium heat.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with more 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 oven-safe dish at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 14g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Baked Potato Soup FAQs
Adding dairy too quickly can cause the soup to curdle. To fix, slowly reheat the soup over low heat, stirring constantly.
Yes, cook the bacon and onions on the stove, then transfer to the slow cooker with the potatoes and seasonings. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Use full-fat canned coconut milk or an equal amount of Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
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!
