Description
Comforting Baked Potato Soup delivers creamy richness straight from Midwestern kitchens, celebrating hearty potato goodness. Warm spices and crispy bacon bits elevate this classic dish, inviting you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, baked and diced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by melting butter in a spacious pot over medium flame, then whisk flour into the melted butter until a smooth, golden roux forms.
- Stream chicken broth into the roux gradually, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky foundation for the soup.
- Incorporate milk and heavy cream into the broth mixture, gently warming the liquid without allowing it to reach a boiling point.
- Introduce baked potatoes into the creamy mixture, strategically mashing some to enhance the soup’s rich, hearty texture.
- Fold in half of the shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits, tangy sour cream, and freshly chopped green onions, then season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Allow the soup to simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even distribution of ingredients and prevent scorching.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with the remaining cheese, bacon, and a sprinkle of green onions for a visually appealing and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Whisk flour and butter slowly to prevent lumps and create a smooth, silky base for the soup.
- Partially mash some potatoes for a creamy consistency while leaving chunks for hearty texture.
- Simmer gently to prevent milk from scorching and keep the soup’s velvety richness intact.
- Swap regular dairy with lactose-free alternatives or use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 712 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg