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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.
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!
Just made this…omggggg sooooo good!!! Wow!!! But I had a question re the tablespoon of the bacon oil. What’s the use for it? You stated to save 1tbsp but was it for garnish?
NeverMind I got it now
Hey Jeanette,
I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! You are just leaving the bacon grease in the pot:) Happy New Year! 🎊🎈
Seriously so YUM! The salsa verde addition is perfection. It adds the dimension that potato soup often lacks. Do all of the toppings. The cilantro is so good on it! Totally recommend this recipe. And it’s very easy too!
Hey Camille,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear this was enjoyed! xT
This was amazing! I did use 5 potatoes instead of 4 to ensure maximum chunkiness. Turned out great. Boyfriend rated it an 8/10 but I rated it a 9 🙂
Hey Julie,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Thanks for your comment! xx
Can I do it in a slow cooker???
Hey Breanna,
Totally, the slow cooker would work well for this recipe! Please let me know if you give it a try, I hope it’s delish! xT
My new favorite potato soup! Easy and super flavorful. I added a little extra salsa and cheese (because there’s no such thing as to much cheese). Everyone in my house moved it, and they’re not always easy to please with recipes as simple as this. This is going on the winter rotation for sure!
Hey Kristen,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you giving it a try! xT
Delicious! I used four large Yukon gold- did not peel the skin and it was delicious! Added a little extra salsa verde! Yum!!
Hey Francesca,
I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
IT’S PERFECT. Easy, cozy, delicious. We made it as directed, using 2% milk and Greek yogurt for the dairy, and will absolutely add this to our treasured soup recipes.
Hey Dylan,
Happy Holidays!!☃️ I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT
Really enjoyed this!! We did cook the potatoes a little longer and added extra cheese, sour cream, pepper, and salsa. We also added chicken as suggested by another comment. It was super easy and super delicious!
Hey Megan,
Happy Holidays!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try! 🎄❄️
Followed the recipe exactly as written and it turned out AMAZING. I also took her recommendation to serve it with her homemade beer bread. Definitely a good pairing.
Hey Lauren,
Happy Holidays!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try! 🎄❄️
Followed directions. Added 2 cups leftover chicken and hubby flipped!
Hey Susan,
Awesome!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! xT
This soup was spot on. Wonderful taste and flavor, not too heavy (usually potato soups are too thick for me). Thank-you for a great recipe that will be a regular on these cold, snowy days.
Hey Denise,
Happy Holidays!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try! 🎄❄️
Is it too spicy for kids?
Hey Michaela,
I would just be sure to use a super mild salsa verde. Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
This was amazing!! I was skeptical about the salsa verde but I always trust your recipes…so I glad I do because this turned out so so so good! My new favorite potato soup
Hey Amanda,
Happy Holidays!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try! 🎄❄️
I’m excited to try this! Potatoes vary so much in size. Do you have a rough idea how much your 4 russets weigh? I buy my potatoes in a 5 lb bag, so they are all different sizes. Thanks!
Hi Amy,
So sorry, I’m not sure on the exact weight, I would say about 4-5 cups. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
My potatoes never got really soft, even though I cooked them twice as long. Made for a much chunkier soup than I would’ve liked. I would add more salsa verde next time as I found the flavor to be a little bland. Overall it hit the spot for a winter time soup!
Hey Jordan,
Happy Wednesday!!❄️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! xT
Love this recipe! Easy and delicious. Even impressed my in laws ha
Hey Janessa,
Happy Holidays!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it turned out well for you!🎁🎅