Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this comforting Baked Potato Soup, loaded with savory flavors and topped with crispy bacon and cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes (baked, peeled, and diced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
For Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Extra cheese
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the same pot, sauté onion in bacon grease and butter until translucent. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and broth until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer until heated through.
- Adjust Texture: Mash some potatoes for desired consistency. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Bake potatoes ahead for quicker prep.
- Adjust thickness by adding more milk or broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
