Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy Baked Potato Soup topped with crispy bacon and chives. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
Potato Mixture:
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
Broth and Dairy:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings (chives, extra cheese, sour cream, reserved bacon)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 2 tbsp drippings.
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, mash lightly, and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the pot with drippings, sauté onion, then add butter and garlic.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook briefly.
- Add Broth: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then add half and half and simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in mashed potatoes, blend for desired texture, then add sour cream and cheddar.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot topped with bacon and chives.
Notes
- You can blend the soup to desired smoothness using an immersion blender.
- Adjust the seasoning and consistency to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize toppings with additional cheese, sour cream, or herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Comfort Food
