Creamy Loaded Potato Soup Inspired by Outback Steakhouse
This creamy loaded potato soup is inspired by the flavors of Outback Steakhouse, featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup crispy bacon chopped
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash a portion of the potatoes in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in the crispy bacon and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.