Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this creamy Baked Potato Soup. Loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, this soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes (baked, peeled, and chopped)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
For the Soup Base:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, cook the diced onion and garlic in bacon drippings until softened.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook to form a roux.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until smooth.
- Simmer: Add potatoes, seasonings, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in sour cream, cheddar, and bacon. Serve hot, garnished with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- You can bake the potatoes in advance or use leftover baked potatoes.
- For an extra creamy texture, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
