Best Baked Potato Soup

Best Baked Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    2.8K

Indulge in the comforting embrace of this creamy, dreamy baked potato soup. It's a symphony of flavors and textures, transforming humble spuds into a culinary masterpiece.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Cholesterol
    76 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    17 g
  • Sodium
    722 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Prick potatoes with a fork and bake until fork-tender, about 45-60 minutes. Let cool slightly. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh of the baked potatoes, reserving the skins if desired for serving. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 1 minute. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Gradually whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Stir in cooked potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions, and most of the cheese, reserving some for garnish. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until well combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon bits, green onions, and Cheddar cheese.

For an extra smoky flavor, try using smoked paprika in place of some of the black pepper.
If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup before adding the sour cream.
Don't overcook the potatoes, or the soup will be gummy.
Feel free to add other toppings like chives, hot sauce, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 940 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Charity Deckow

    This recipe is a game-changer! So easy and the flavor is incredible.

  • Otho Damore

    My kids devoured this soup! A definite keeper.

  • Philip Frami

    Best potato soup I've ever made!

  • Arno Predovicshanahan

    The soup was a bit too thick for my liking, I'll use a little less flour next time.

  • Allene Christiansen

    Next time I will try adding a bit of hot sauce!

  • Nelson Ebert

    I substituted vegetable broth for half the milk and it was still delicious.

  • Edison Rempeldenesik

    This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night!

  • Jeanette Schimmel

    I added some roasted garlic and it was amazing!

  • Johnnie Jacobs

    I used an immersion blender to make it extra creamy - so good!

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