Loaded Potato Soup
Loaded Potato Soup is a comforting soup made with russet potatoes, onion, garlic, crispy bacon and whole milk. The Thermomix TM7 chops, sautés and blends everything in one bowl, then simmers the potatoes in vegetable stock until tender. Finished with sour cream and toppings, it delivers a creamy, velvety texture without any manual puréeing or constant stirring.
About this recipe
Loaded Potato Soup Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate comfort soup: russet potatoes simmered in vegetable stock with sautéed onion and garlic, then blended with whole milk into a velvety base and topped with crispy bacon and a dollop of sour cream. If you have been searching for potato soup recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one shows exactly why the TM7 excels at soups. The machine finely chops the onion and garlic, gently browns them in olive oil, simmers the potatoes until fork-tender and purées everything into a silky consistency at the touch of a button — no hand blender, no extra saucepan. The result tastes like a baked potato in a bowl: smoky, creamy and deeply savoury. Serve it as a quick weeknight dinner with crusty bread, or as a warming starter for a weekend family lunch. Cheddar and chives make classic finishing toppings, turning each bowl into a fully loaded treat.
Preparation tips
- Cut the russet potatoes into even, walnut-sized chunks so they cook through at the same rate; uneven pieces leave hard bits in your otherwise velvety Loaded Potato Soup.
- For a thicker soup, reserve a cup of the cooked potato before blending, mash it roughly and stir it back in after the milk is added for extra body and texture.
- Crisp the sliced bacon in a frying pan while the soup simmers, then drain it on kitchen paper so it stays crunchy on top of the sour cream instead of going soggy.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: omit the bacon and top the soup with smoked paprika crisped briefly in olive oil, plus grated cheddar and chives — you keep the smoky, loaded flavour without any meat.
- Festive winter variation: stir in a spoonful of grainy mustard with the whole milk and serve with roasted chestnuts and crispy fried shallots for a richer, seasonal twist on the classic Loaded Potato Soup.
Why this recipe works
Achieving the velvety smooth texture of a restaurant-quality loaded potato soup often feels elusive at home, usually ending with lumps or scorched pans. With the Thermomix TM7, you can banish those kitchen mishaps forever. Its precise temperature control and constant stirring ensure your potatoes cook evenly, releasing just the right amount of starch for a flawlessly creamy consistency. Whether you prefer a chunky bite or a puree, the TM7 guarantees perfection every time, allowing you to serve a rich, flavourful masterpiece that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping speed - The Thermomix chops the onion and garlic clove finely in seconds without tears. [Time Savings]
- Browning control - Precise heating in the TM7 sautés the onion in olive oil without any scorching. [Temperature Control]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the russet potatoes and stock directly in the TM7 bowl for exact proportions. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free simmering - The TM7 stirs and simmers the potato soup slowly while you crisp the bacon. [Hands-Free]
- Silky blending - High-speed mixing in the Thermomix purées the potatoes and milk into a velvety soup. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- yellow onion
- garlic clove
- extra virgin olive oil
- russet potatoes
- vegetable stock
- salt
- ground black pepper
- sliced bacon
- whole milk
- sour cream (optional)