Denny's Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Denny's Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting soup crafted with creamy potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, finished with a dollop of sour cream for a rich and indulgent flavor experience that warms the soul. It's the perfect choice for those craving a classic and satisfying comfort food dish. Make our Denny's Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Loaded Baked Potato Soup will taste just like Denny's.

Prep Time25

Active Time8

Total Time8 25

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: Bacon, Cheese, Denny's, Potatoes, Soup

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

6 large Baking Potatoes peeled, cut in 1/2 -inch cubes
1 large Onion chopped
1 quart Chicken Broth
3 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
1/4 cup Butter
2 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
1 cup Heavy Cream or 1 cup Half-and-Half
1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Chives
1 cup Sour Cream to serve
8 slices Bacon fried and crumbled, to serve
Additional shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese for sprinkling

Instructions

In a large slow cooker, add the first 7 ingredients - prepared potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, butter, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Check - potatoes should be tender.
When done, mash mixture with a potato masher until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soupy is slightly thickened.
Stir in cream or half-and-half, 1 cup Cheddar cheese and chives.
Spoon hot soup into serving bowls.
Top with sour cream, if desired.
Sprinkle with bacon and additional cheese.