In the Kitchen With Brenda

Because some nights just call for a bowl that hugs you back.

When the temperatures dip and the world outside gets quiet under winter’s chill, there’s one recipe I reach for again and again — Creamy Loaded Baked Potato Soup. It’s the kind of soup that fills your kitchen with comfort, brings people wandering in asking, “What smells so good?”, and warms you from the inside out.

And the best part? It comes together beautifully in the Pampered Chef Deluxe Multi Cooker, which means minimal effort and maximum coziness.
Let’s stir up something delicious.


🍲 Why This Soup Is a Winter Staple

There’s just something magical about potatoes, cream, cheese, and bacon all coming together in one steamy bowl. This soup is:

Thick, silky, and ultra-comforting

Packed with flavor (hello, sharp cheddar + smoky bacon)

Easy to customize based on what you love

Perfect for cold evenings, family dinners, or meal prepping for the week


The Multi Cooker does all the heavy lifting — sautéing, pressure cooking, and keeping everything warm until you’re ready for that first cozy spoonful.


🧺 What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

6–7 medium russet potatoes, peeled & diced

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: green onions, sour cream, extra cheese for topping


Pampered Chef Tools Featured:

Deluxe Multi Cooker (the winter MVP)

Mix ‘N Masher or Flex+ for blending

Cheese Grater

Bacon Crisper (if you want easy, perfectly cooked bacon)


🔥 How to Make It

1. Sauté the Flavor Base

Turn your Multi Cooker to Sauté. Add butter, diced onion, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant — this builds a delicious foundation.

2. Add the Potatoes & Broth

Stir in your chopped potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Pressure Cook to Perfection

Seal the lid, set to Pressure Cook for 10 minutes, and let the Multi Cooker work its magic.
(Doesn’t get easier than that.)

4. Create the Creamy Goodness

When done, quick release the steam. Use the Mix ’N Masher or immersion blender (if you prefer) to mash/blend the potatoes to your perfect texture — totally smooth or slightly rustic.

5. Stir in the Cozy

Mix in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and half the bacon. Stir until everything melts together into velvety perfection.

6. Serve & Load It Up

Ladle into bowls and pile on your favorite toppings:

More cheese

Crisp bacon

Green onions

A swirl of sour cream


This is your moment. Go all in.


❄️ A Few Cozy Tips

Add a splash more broth if you like a thinner soup.

Add a sprinkle of Everything Bagel seasoning for a fun twist.

Make a double batch — this reheats like a dream.

Serve with warm bread or a simple salad for a complete winter meal.


💛 Why I Love Making This in the Multi Cooker

No babysitting. No simmering for hours.
Just rich, soul-warming soup with the touch of a button.

This recipe is one of those little winter joys — simple ingredients, big comfort.

If you try it, let me know how your house smells afterward… because the answer is usually “amazing.”