Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This loaded baked potato soup is so yummy and has a mix of great flavors, we can’t get enough of it around here, especially when it is cold outside! This is actually one I got from our sister, Elise, a long time ago and we make it all the time. I took this to a soup potluck once and everyone was begging me for the recipe. My husband always begs me to make our bread twists to go along with the soup. I have to admit, they are so good with it! Try it with our bread twist recipe. This soup is awesome for leftover baked potatoes!
What Potatoes Work Best?
For baked potato soup, you can use just about any potato you would like. We prefer our potato soup thick and creamy, so we prefer using Russet potatoes. Russet potatoes are light and starchy so they help thicken the soup more than dense, waxy potatoes. If you like potatoes that hold their shape better to you like a slightly thinner soup, use a more waxy potato variety such as a Yukon Gold. For something in the middle with good flavor, try using red potatoes. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of these choices!
No Leftover Baked Potatoes? No Problem!
If you didn’t bake up any potatoes recently and you are craving this soup (which I do a lot), here is a faster method for preparing your potatoes:
First, scrub the potatoes, but leave the skins on.Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise (from end to end). Then cut the halves again lengthwise so you have 4 long quarters. Then slice those the opposite direction into lots of ¼ inch slices. It should give you thin triangle slices of potato.Boil the potato slices until cooked but not soft or mushy. I just keep testing it with a fork. Drain and set aside until you are ready to add them to the soup.
How To Store and Reheat Baked Potato Soup
Baked potato soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. To re-heat, heat on the stovetop on medium-low heat until warm enough to eat. Do not bring to a boil or you risk the milk separating. Unfortunately, potato soup does not freeze well. The texture changes after freezing and you won’t be able to get the same creamy, delicious consistency or taste as you did on day one.
Keep Those Soups Coming
With fall in the air, we just can’t get enough of all these yummy soup options. Nothing quite beats a hot, creamy, cheesy soup on a cold day. Try our favorite Clam Chowder, Broccoli Cheese Soup, or Creamy Vegetable Soup or any of our other popular soup recipes!
Soup in a Pumpkin is everything you love about fall, baked right inside an actual pumpkin!Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Sausage rivals even the best restaurant tomato basil soup. Adding sausage gives it a rich, hearty flavor.Lasagna Soup has all the meaty, cheesy flavors you love in this popular Italian dish, all in one bowl.Creamy Tortellini Soup is a flavorful, easy, slow cooker meal you will want to have over and over again.
How to make Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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