🎉 Introduction
Few things feel as warm, soothing, and satisfying as a big bowl of Easy Baked Potato Soup. Creamy, velvety, hearty, and loaded with flavor, this recipe captures the cozy goodness of a classic baked potato—but transformed into a luxurious spoonable soup. With tender potatoes, savory crispy beef (instead of bacon), onions, garlic, broth, and a touch of cream, this soup delivers everything you love about comfort food without being heavy or complicated.
This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, cold evenings, or meal prep. It tastes indulgent, but it’s simple to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients. Whether topped with cheese, green onions, or crispy beef bits, this Baked Potato Soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings nostalgic comfort with every steaming bowl.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Ladle
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Potato masher or blender (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
🛒 Ingredients
Potatoes
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for topping)
Broth & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Beef (Pork-Free Bacon Replacement)
- 1 cup crispy beef bits (pan-fried beef pieces or halal beef bacon alternative)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Oil & Thickener
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour (to thicken)
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Extra crispy beef bits
- Green onions
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1 — Prepare your crispy beef
Cook small beef pieces in a skillet until crispy.
Set aside for topping.
Step 2 — Sauté the aromatics
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 5–6 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Step 3 — Add flour
Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a light roux.
Step 4 — Add potatoes & broth
Add cubed potatoes and pour in the broth.
Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Bring to a boil.
Step 5 — Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Step 6 — Mash or blend
Use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
For a smoother soup, blend part of it with an immersion blender.
Step 7 — Add milk & cream
Lower heat and stir in milk and heavy cream.
Do NOT boil.
Step 8 — Add crispy beef
Stir in half of the crispy beef.
Reserve the rest for topping.
Step 9 — Taste & adjust
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 10 — Serve warm
Top each bowl with cheese, green onions, and remaining crispy beef.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer
Freeze before adding milk and cream for up to 2 months.
Reheating
Warm over low heat. Add extra broth or milk if thickened.
🥄 Variations
1. Ultra-Creamy Version
Add ½ cup extra cream or use coconut milk.
2. Chunky Potato Soup
Skip blending and leave potatoes in rustic chunks.
3. Spicy Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Add cayenne pepper or jalapeños.
4. Vegetarian Version
Skip the beef and use vegetable broth.
5. High-Protein
Add white beans or shredded chicken.
6. Brothy Version
Use extra broth for a lighter soup.
7. Cheese-Lovers Version
Stir in 1 cup sharp cheddar.
8. Herb-Packed Version
Add thyme, chives, or parsley.
9. Garlic-Forward
Add roasted garlic to intensify flavor.
10. Slow Cooker Version
Cook potatoes, onions, garlic & broth 6 hours on LOW; add dairy at the end.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use gold potatoes instead of Russet?
Yes—Yukon golds add a naturally buttery texture.
2. Can I leave the peel on the potatoes?
Yes—it adds texture and nutrients.
3. Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes—use coconut milk or almond milk.
4. Can I use leftover baked potatoes?
Absolutely—this cuts cooking time in half.
5. Can kids eat this?
Yes—it’s mild, creamy, and comforting.
6. Can I freeze potato soup?
Freeze before adding dairy for best texture.
7. How do I thicken the soup?
Add more mashed potatoes or a cornstarch slurry.
8. Can I add bacon?
You use beef instead of pork, to keep the recipe halal.
9. What cheese works best?
Cheddar or Colby Jack melt beautifully.
10. What pairs well with this soup?
Garlic bread, toasted sandwiches, or a crisp salad.
🏁 Conclusion
This Easy Baked Potato Soup is everything cozy, creamy, and classic—like a baked potato turned into the perfect bowl of comfort. With soft potatoes, aromatic garlic and onions, silky broth, and crispy beef topping, it’s both hearty and irresistibly satisfying.
Whether you’re cooking for family, warming up on a cold evening, or craving a simple comforting dish, this soup is the perfect blend of homestyle coziness and effortless ease.
Easy Baked Potato Soup – Creamy, Comforting & Loaded with Flavor
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook small beef pieces in a skillet until crispy.
- Set aside for topping.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 5–6 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a light roux.
- Add cubed potatoes and pour in the broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to gently mash some of the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- For a smoother soup, blend part of it with an immersion blender.
- Lower heat and stir in milk and heavy cream.
- Do NOT boil.
- Stir in half of the crispy beef.
- Reserve the rest for topping.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Step 10 — Serve warm
- Top each bowl with cheese, green onions, and remaining crispy beef.
Notes
Refrigerator Store for 3–4 days in an airtight container. Freezer Freeze before adding milk and cream for up to 2 months. Reheating Warm over low heat. Add extra broth or milk if thickened. 🥄 Variations
1. Ultra-Creamy Version Add ½ cup extra cream or use coconut milk. 2. Chunky Potato Soup Skip blending and leave potatoes in rustic chunks. 3. Spicy Loaded Baked Potato Soup Add cayenne pepper or jalapeños. 4. Vegetarian Version Skip the beef and use vegetable broth. 5. High-Protein Add white beans or shredded chicken. 6. Brothy Version Use extra broth for a lighter soup. 7. Cheese-Lovers Version Stir in 1 cup sharp cheddar. 8. Herb-Packed Version Add thyme, chives, or parsley. 9. Garlic-Forward Add roasted garlic to intensify flavor. 10. Slow Cooker Version Cook potatoes, onions, garlic & broth 6 hours on LOW; add dairy at the end. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use gold potatoes instead of Russet? Yes—Yukon golds add a naturally buttery texture. 2. Can I leave the peel on the potatoes? Yes—it adds texture and nutrients. 3. Can I make this dairy-free? Yes—use coconut milk or almond milk. 4. Can I use leftover baked potatoes? Absolutely—this cuts cooking time in half. 5. Can kids eat this? Yes—it’s mild, creamy, and comforting. 6. Can I freeze potato soup? Freeze before adding dairy for best texture. 7. How do I thicken the soup? Add more mashed potatoes or a cornstarch slurry. 8. Can I add bacon? You use beef instead of pork, to keep the recipe halal. 9. What cheese works best? Cheddar or Colby Jack melt beautifully. 10. What pairs well with this soup? Garlic bread, toasted sandwiches, or a crisp salad. 🏁 Conclusion This Easy Baked Potato Soup is everything cozy, creamy, and classic—like a baked potato turned into the perfect bowl of comfort. With soft potatoes, aromatic garlic and onions, silky broth, and crispy beef topping, it’s both hearty and irresistibly satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for family, warming up on a cold evening, or craving a simple comforting dish, this soup is the perfect blend of homestyle coziness and effortless ease.
