Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy Baked Potato Soup loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, baked and diced (skins removed if desired)
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Soup Base:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Additional shredded cheddar and sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some drippings.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook.
- Make the Roux: Add butter, then flour to make a roux.
- Prepare the Base: Slowly whisk in milk and broth until smooth. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Soup: Add potatoes, bacon, cheese, and sour cream. Season and simmer.
- Serve: Garnish with bacon, green onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use 2% milk and reduced-fat sour cream.
- Leave potato skins on for added texture and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
