Description
This Easy Baked Potato Soup recipe is a comforting and creamy dish made with baked potatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for chilly nights, this hearty soup offers a rich flavor with a velvety texture. It’s a family favorite that's simple to prepare, giving you all the flavors of a loaded baked potato in soup form.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, baked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Scoop the flesh from the baked potatoes, roughly mash, and add them to the soup.
- Stir in the milk and cheese, cooking until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can bake the potatoes in advance for quicker preparation.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg