Copycat Outback Loaded Baked Potato Soup
This creamy and cheesy Copycat Outback Loaded Baked Potato Soup brings the comforting flavors of the steakhouse classic right to your kitchen. Packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, savory cheese, and creamy broth, it's the ultimate hearty comfort food perfect for chilly days.
Servings: 6
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5-6 slices uncooked bacon diced (reserve some for garnish, if desired)
- 1 medium yellow or white onion finely diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 5-6 small yellow potatoes diced (peeled, if desired)
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chives bacon, and shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is tender and fragrant. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine and cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot using a potato masher.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or milk), Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon crumbles, freshly chopped chives, and additional shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain the creamy texture.
Notes
For extra flavor and texture, reserve some of the cooked bacon to sprinkle on top before serving.
If you prefer a smoother soup, blend part of the cooked soup using an immersion blender or transfer a portion to a blender and puree until smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste—salt and pepper amounts may vary depending on the saltiness of the broth and bacon.