Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    7.1K

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this luxuriously creamy and deeply satisfying Baked Potato Soup. Transform humble leftover baked potatoes into a gourmet experience, perfect for warming you from the inside out on chilly evenings.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    20 g
  • Sodium
    1335 mg
  • Sugar
    16 g
  • Fat
    49 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

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Recipe View Melt butter in the same skillet (with reserved bacon fat) over medium heat. Gradually add flour, whisking constantly until well-combined and forming a smooth roux, about 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

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Recipe View Add potatoes and onions and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

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Recipe View Stir in crumbled bacon (reserving some for garnish), Cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.

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06 Step

Recipe View Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved crumbled bacon and sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy! (5 minutes)

For an even richer flavor, consider using roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cheese and sour cream.
This soup can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring frequently.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the soup.

Dustin Dickinson

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 2.4K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Jon Flatley

    I used leftover mashed potatoes instead of baked and it worked great!

  • Jovani Grimes

    This soup is amazing! So creamy and flavorful. The bacon really makes it special.

  • Cecelia Lehner

    Easy to follow recipe and the soup turned out perfectly. Thanks!

  • Maxime Huels

    My family loved this soup! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Sigrid Ledner

    I added some roasted garlic to mine and it was incredible!

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