This creamy loaded potato soup is sure to be a crowd pleaser…it tastes like you are eating loaded mashed potatoes with bacon! ย The temperatures are slowly falling which means boots and sweater weather is almost here. ย This hearty delicious meal is perfect for our new fall weather.
You really must try this yummy soup without the dairy, cream, and cheeses…its healthy and hearty. ย No one will believe you that its dairy-free because it is so creamy and so delicious! ย The whole family will enjoy its creamy filling flavor!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb bacon
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and quartered (I like to use red potatoes, but white potatoes work great too)
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
32 oz chicken broth
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional, but helps give it a cheesy flavor)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk (don’t worry, it won’t taste like coconut)
Salt and pepper
Toppings of choice: green onions, fresh basil, fresh pico, shredded cheese or sour cream if you tolerate dairy
Directions:
Cook bacon in a large saucepan and then remove the pieces onto paper towels and leave the grease. Saute the onions in the bacon grease for up to 5 minutes until they are tender, then sprinkle with the arrowroot starch. Cook and stir for a minute, and then slowly add in the chicken broth while stirring.
Add the potatoes and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-30 minutes until very tender. Use a potato masher and mash up the potatoes. If you like the soup more chunky, leave large pieces of potato. If you like it creamier, you can even use an immersion blender. Add the nutritional yeast and stir, then add coconut milk and crumbled bacon. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. I used about 2 tsp of each. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
Serve with whatever toppings you wish!
This looks delicious
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Can you make this without the arrowroot and yeast? It sounds amazing but I don’t think my HEB carries them.
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What kind of bacon do you use? I haven’t found any cured without sugar that are whole 30 approved?
Hi Laura,
I just stumbled across the recipe and will be trying it out. My husband and I recently found whole30 compliant bacon at Wegmans and Harris Teeter. It’s Pedersons Natural Farms Bacon and has right on the label that it’s Whole30 compliant.
Hope that helps!
I use the Pederson’s brand I get at Sprouts. The Whole30 logo on it.
Lower sodium bacon is also sugar free
low salt bacon found at costco
Pedersen’s uncured (better for you) and no sugar, Whole30 approved. I can’t tell the difference. Found at Sprouts market
Pederson’s brand it’s at most grocery stores now
What is the serving size?
This soup is one of our favorites! It’s so warm, comforting and rich on a cool day. When football season begins I get excited that it’s that time of year for soups and stews, and this recipe comes back into our rotation. If you haven’t made this soup, make it! The basil is a must – it works perfectly with everything else. (I use cornstarch in place of arrowroot and leave out the nutritional yeast because cheesy flavors aren’t my favorite.) Thank you for this delicious recipe! I’ve recommended it to many others.
so glad you like it, its one of our favorites too! ๐
I didn’t think yeast of any kind was allowed on Whole30. Am I wrong?
Nutritional yeast is allowed as long as it’s gluten free.
Does this freeze and reheat well?
yes
I was between several recipes for the start of my Whole30, but sided with this one after the comments. I had to substitute the arrowroot starch with tapioca, but left everything else the same. And it is delicious! When I make is again, I am going to cut down on the pepper suggestion. It was a little overpowering and I feel like I can’t even taste the bacon. But otherwise great recipe! Strongly suggest!!
Are you using canned coconut milk?
yes
This soup is amazing. I think next time I’m going to puree some carrots to add to it (because I’m a very picky eater and I have to trick myself, haha) and maybe add jalapeรฑos! I love spicy food. Thank you so much!
you are so welcome! sounds like a great idea ๐
Just made this per recipe, added garlic and thinly sliced celery. Husband and I liked it. My teen boys said it was OK. Will make again. I recommend it. Thanks!
awesome!! so glad you love it
how many calories does a bowl have?
Please explain using other vegetable. Do you mean in place of potatoes or in addition to potatoes?
in addition to potatoes ๐
Can I sub unsweetened Almond Milk?
yes
I made this soup today without the arrowroot and the yeast. It was truly delicious.
Canned coconut milk or in a carton?
I used the canned but you could use either ๐
Will the almond milk not taste almond-y in the same way the coconut milk does not taste like coconut?
Roughly how many servings does this make?
It’s really looking so Yummy, Let me try this at my home…!!!