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This one pot Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup is the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day. Made with everything in your favorite baked potato dish – crispy bacon, potatoes, salsa verde, and sharp cheddar cheese. This soup is mildly spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Top each bowl of creamy soup with plenty of cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and don’t for those crispy homemade bacon bits! Great on its own, but even better with a side of homemade beer bread. Yum!
I am in full-on soup mode. We had snow last week and over the weekend. Everything around me is feeling wintery white and especially cozy. It’s definitely soup weather!
I’ve made 3 new soups over the past week and I love them all! However, I will say that this yummy potato soup might be the family favorite. It’s our kind of soup – thick, creamy, a little on the chunky side, with lots flavor, spice, and deliciousness.
Plus, those bacon bits get everyone all excited!
This is yet another soup inspired by my cousin, Abby, who loves soup. Some of you may remember that she was the one who really encouraged me to create a white chicken chili!
Today, that is the most popular recipe on the site. So thank you Abby, she’s my soup girl!
Anyway, she has mentioned a loaded potato soup to me many times before. With the Christmas season upon us, and her arrival around the corner, now was the time for this recipe! And it is a GOOD one.
Here are the details
Cook the bacon up first, you’ll want to get it really crispy and crunchy. Then, pull the bacon out of the pot, then basically everything else goes in.
Cook the onion, add some garlic, and then add the butter and flour. The flour helps thicken the soup and keeps everything from separating. Next, add the broth and the chunks of potato. I love to use Russet potatoes for this soup, but really any potato will do!
Cook the potatoes in the broth, this only takes 15 minutes or so. Then, I take my potato masher and mash up some of the chunks of potato. I do this in the soup pot, so no dirtying up any additional bowls or bothering with a blender.
No need for that!
And to finish, pour in some milk, any variety will work, I use whole milk. This next ingredient is my secret, it’s not traditional but it makes this recipe really good. A bit of salsa verde!
It adds a wonderful chili flavor with just the right amount of spice. It’s subtle yet such a delicious addition to the soup!
Along with the salsa verde, mix in some plain yogurt or sour cream, and a nice handful of cheddar cheese. Let that all melt together and become creamy.
For serving, I add a dollop of yogurt, then lots of fresh cilantro and green onion. I always finish with the crispy bacon.
This soup is really yummy! I also love serving it along with beer bread on the side for dipping, it’s a must.
Simple as can be, but every spoonful is so delicious. Think a little spicy, a touch creamy, filled with potatoes, cheese, and all those awesome toppings. I love a simple dinner when the days are busy and the nights are cold!
Looking for other dinners with a little kick? Here are a few ideas:
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili
Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili
Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili
One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
Lastly, if you make this Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 471 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose or gluten free flour
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup salsa verde
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- chopped green onion, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Cook the bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and reserve. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. 2. To the same pot, add the onion and cook 5 minutes, until fragrant. Add the garlic. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Pour over broth and stir in the potatoes. Partially cover and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are very soft. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the potatoes. I like to leave my soup chunky and do 1/3 of the potatoes. 3. Stir in the milk, salsa verde, yogurt/sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional broth.4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and green onions. Adds lots of bacon. Eat and enjoy!
This post was originally published on December 5, 2022
Easy recipe to follow and delicious!! Will definitely be making again
Hey Heather,
Happy Friday! ☃️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT
Truly the best potato soup ever! My husband, who thinks he doesn’t like soup, couldn’t get enough. I made your beer bread with honey butter and together they were heaven!
Hey Lori,
Happy Friday! ☃️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT
Love the recipes!!!
Thanks so much Angie!!
Good idea, however, Soup not thick and creamy, a bit watery. Not enough flavour other than adding the condiments . Disappointed from such a good Website, sorry did not love 😌
Hi Shelley,
Sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xx
You know what, it was a very long day, the next day leftovers were absolutely wonderful. This is a really good soup. I really do enjoy all of your recipes that I have tried to date. I especially enjoy how you add herbs and spices to your recipes, Thank you so much for your posts!
Thanks Shelley:) Have a great weekend!
Made this tonight and had to eat two full bowls! Delicious and comforting. Thank you!
Hey Stacy,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xx
If we don’t have a Dutch oven, is it mostly the same to do this with a crock pot or instant pot? Thanks!!
Dutch oven is simply a soup pot that can go into the oven – which isn’t necessary to this recipe. This recipe can definitely be made in a crockpot. Cook the bacon, saute the onion, garlic etc separately, then put it in the crock pot with the broth and the rest of the ingredients. I’d estimate that you cook it on low for 5 to 6 hours. I don’t have an insta-pot so can’t help you there.
Having spent the last several hours at the dentist, I’m looking forward to this soup tonight!
Hi Bri,
Any large soup pot will work here. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
This was delicious. Perfect recipe for a cozy family dinner. Thank you. Love the addition of the salsa verde. Will be making again!
Hey Amy,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try! So glad to hear it was a hit! xx
Easy and delicious. Had all the ingredients on hand. Thank you!
Hey Donna,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! Happy Holidays! xT
How can you call this baked potato soup when the potatoes are boiled?
Tasted like a baked potato based on other ingredients? The restaurant I used to work at boiled their baked potatoes and then microwaved them. Lol
Why even make this comment? What value does it add? #Rude
Now you’re just being ridiculous.
🖕🙄🖕
You seem to be confused about the purpose of the star rating system. It’s not supposed to be for measuring the number of IQ points you have.
Coincidentally though, in your case, it matches perfectly.
Looks great. Can I substitute coconut milk for regular milk? And can I purée the soup instead of mashing in the pot to get a smoother consistency? Thanks. Can’t wait to make it!
Hey Beth,
Sure, coconut milk will work for you and you can definitely puree the soup. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Mine turned out bland and a little gluey. Not sure what I did wrong but I will def make it more chunky next time.
Hi there,
So sorry to hear that the texture was off, sounds like the potatoes may have been over-mixed. Let me know if you give the recipe another try! xx
Making this right now, and the house smells amazing! Excited to eat this soon.
Thanks for trying the recipe Shellyne! Hope it’s delish! xx
This. is. Delish! Was really easy to make, my boyfriend and I enjoyed cooking it for dinner tonight. PERFECT dish for a cozy night in! Made sure to save it to our digital recipe book 😍
Hey Katherine,
Happy Tuesday!! Love to hear that this recipe was tasty for you, thanks for making it! xx
Sooooo good! Made it tonight. Love a loaded baked potato soup. The addition of salsa verde and cilantro was so tasty. The sign of a good dish is when the kids lick their plates clean… not a drop left if their soup bowls tonight! Thank you!!
Hey Liz,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Happy Tuesday! 🎄
Loved this, so flavorful and cozy!! Used chicken broth just because that’s what I had on hand and added a tad of Cajun seasoning to it to add a little more kick- very yum 🙂
Hey Nikki,
Happy Wednesday!! I truly appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a hit:)
Could I use chicken broth? I don’t have veggie on hand.
Of course…..
Hi Andrea,
You bet, that will work well for you! Let me know how this recipe turns out, I hope it’s delish! xx
This looks delish! I am trying stay away from white potatoes though. Could I might sub sweet potatoes? Thanks Tieghan !
Hi Kimberley,
That should be interesting, it will definitely work, I’m just not sure it’s going to be the best flavor profile. You might like this soup better:
https://fett-weg.today/creamy-thai-carrot-sweet-potato-soup/%3C/a%3E%3Cbr /> I hope this helps! xT