Best 20 Baking Potato Soup Recipes

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Baking potato soup, a classic comfort food, is a creamy, hearty soup made with tender, fluffy baked potatoes, a flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables and herbs. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a satisfying dish to warm you up on a cold winter day, this versatile soup has something for everyone. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, baking potato soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your tastes and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RESTAURANT-QUALITY BAKED POTATO SOUP



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This is a great baked potato soup. It tastes so good you will think you are in a restaurant and not in your own kitchen.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 potatoes
3 tablespoons margarine
2 cups chopped white onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ cups instant mashed potato flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces bacon - cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake potatoes for 1 hour, or until done. Set aside to cool.
  • Melt butter in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender and golden brown. Stir in flour, and cook 5 minutes to make a roux. Pour in chicken stock and water. Add cornstarch and mashed potato flakes. Season with salt, pepper, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skin from the cooled potatoes, and discard. Dice the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes, and stir into soup, along with the half-and-half. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thick. Spoon into bowls, and garnish with shredded cheese, bacon and chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1418.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes
6 bacon slices, plus crumbled cooked bacon, for serving
2/3 cup (11 tablespoons) butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
5 ounces Cheddar, shredded, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 green onions (scallions), finely chopped, plus more for serving
8 ounces sour cream, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wash the potatoes and prick them several times with a fork. Wrap them individually in foil and bake until they are soft when squeezed, about 1 hour (see Cook's Note). Let the potatoes cool slightly.
  • While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon in a small skillet, in a microwave or on an indoor grill until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and, when cool enough to handle, crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into the thickened milk mixture. Add the Cheddar, salt, pepper, green onions and reserved bacon. Cook over low heat just until heated through, then stir in the sour cream. Garnish with shredded Cheddar, crumbled bacon and chopped green onions and serve with more sour cream on the side.

BAKING POTATO SOUP



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A soup that can be eaten as a meal. Serve topped with cheddar cheese, green onion and cooked, crumbled bacon.

Provided by AWE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ½ cups water, divided
3 (1 ounce) packages white gravy mix

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, introduce butter, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 20 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix. Bring 3 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Combine the remaining cup of water with the gravy mix and stir to dissolve. Stir into boiling water.
  • Drain potatoes and add to boiling gravy mix. Continue to boil 5 minutes more, adding water to thin if desired. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 488.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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I found our favorite soup in an unexpected place-a children's cookbook! This creamy comfort food is not only delicious but also scaled down to make a small amount that's perfect for my husband and me. -Linda Mumm, Davenport, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium potatoes, baked and cooled
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon or bacon bits
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; place half in a blender. Add broth; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in sour cream, pepper and remaining potatoes. Cook over low heat until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with cheese, bacon and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BAKED POTATO SOUP I



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Thick and creamy. Uses leftover baked potatoes.

Provided by Sherry Haupt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices bacon
⅔ cup margarine
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
7 cups milk
4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, chopped
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 49.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1335.2 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

LEFTOVER BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield : 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups finely diced leeks
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock, hot
4 large leftover baked potatoes, halved. pulp scooped out and put through a ricer
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepot, over high heat melt the butter and add the leeks and garlic. Cook over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the hot stock and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the riced potatoes, buttermilk, sour cream, and grated Parmesan. Add this mixture to the soup stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the Sherry vinegar.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives.

FULLY LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Craving comfort? Make Guy Fieri's easy fully-loaded baked potato soup from Guy's Big Bite, and top it with your favorite fixin's - bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives.

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large baking potatoes (Idaho or russet)
12 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups 2 percent low-fat milk, heated
5 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the potatoes on a roasting tray and bake for 45 minutes. When done, the tip of a paring knife should go through the potatoes easily.
  • Slice the bacon into lardons (thin strips) and cook in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Add the flour to the drippings in the pot and stir to combine. Cook, without adding color, until the flour and fat has combined, about 1 minute. Pour in the milk while you whisk to incorporate. Cook over medium heat until bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
  • Scoop out the potato pulp from the skins and add to the milk mixture. Mash with the back of a wooden spoon leaving it a little bit chunky.
  • Add the cooked bacon (leaving a little out for garnishing the soup), 1 cup of the cheese, and season well with salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with sour cream (from a squeeze bottle), sprinkle with remaining bacon bits, grated cheese and chives.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BAKED POTATO SOUP



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For a place with a carb-forward name, Panera Bread sells a lot of soup: nearly 250 million cups per year. Broccoli Cheddar has been the chain's perennial best seller, and the creamy Baked Potato Soup has never been far behind. The company has taken the potato soup off most menus permanently, and although we're not sure why it disappeared, we have a fix: Our test kitchen chefs created this version you can make at home.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup half-and-half
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, scallion whites and a big pinch of salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the flour, celery seeds and white pepper; stir until combined.
  • Add the potatoes, 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and transfer 1/2 cup of the potatoes to a blender. Add the half-and-half, cream cheese and parmesan and blend until very smooth. Gently stir the mixture into the pot along with the scallion greens, hot sauce and half of the bacon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; season with salt.
  • Divide the soup among bowls. Top with cheddar cheese, the remaining bacon and chives.

MAKEOVER BAKED POTATO SOUP



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This soup holds on to its decadent qualities and mouthwatering flavor even though the Taste of Home Test Kitchen slashed the fat and calories it contained. -Judy Tyler, Bossier City, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium potatoes
5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions (white portion only)
Additional parsley, cheese, green onions and crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup flour; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining flour with milk until smooth; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Peel and cube potatoes; add to soup. Add bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Add cheese and green onions; stir just until cheese is melted. Garnish with additional parsley, cheese, green onions and bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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The first time I ever tried Baked Potato Soup was at a restaurant called "Pargos" and it was absolutely wonderful. So I searched for the recipe and found it online at cookingcache.com, and make my own little additions and subtractions. No one would EVER know this is low fat. I want more...

Provided by Apple Girl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 12m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large baking potatoes or 2 small red potatoes, which i prefer, with the eyes cut out
1/4 cup flour (or a little less)
pepper
salt
4 ounces processed cheese (I used about 1 oz of light Velveeta and two pieces of fat free processed sandwich cheese)
1 (14 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
sour cream (optional)
chives (optional)
low fat bacon bits (optional)
kraft fat-free cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bake your potatoes well, either in the microwave or oven, doesn't matter.
  • Let them cool slightly.
  • Scoop out the insides and either toss the peel or put it aside to make something with it later.
  • Add flour and about 1/4 the chicken broth (slowly added) to a medium saucepan whisking till blended, while heating.
  • Add potato, pepper, and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat stirring and mashing constantly. It should be thick and bubbly.
  • Add cheese stirring until cheese melts and combines with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use soup spoon to add a little more chicken broth if it needs thickening.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour into bowl and garnish with a spoonful of fat free sour cream in the center topped with bacon bits, chives, and cheddar if desired.

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Everyone who has tried this soup loves it. It is a good soup for veggie haters. Baking the potatoes first gives them the perfect texture for this thick creamy soup. You won't be disappointed. I always serve this with crackers and top the soup with a bit more shredded Cheddar, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by xtal420

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large red potatoes
1 (12 ounce) package bacon
½ gallon milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool potatoes until easily handled and cut into cubes.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Combine milk, cream, sour cream, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and bacon to milk mixture and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until potatoes begin to dissolve into soup, about 20 minutes; season with onion salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 817.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

FAVORITE BAKED POTATO SOUP



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My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! -Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes (about 12 ounces each)
2/3 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 65-75 minutes. Cool completely., Peel and cube potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green onions. Top servings with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Cold weather is on the way and it's almost time for potato harvest. After trying this soup recipe, you will always bake extra potatoes to use in this recipe.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices bacon, fried crisp (Retain drippings)
1 cup diced onion
2/3 cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled baked potatoes, cubed
2 cups light cream (or 1/2 c. water and 2 cans of evaporated milk)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced green onion

Steps:

  • Chop cooked bacon& set aside.
  • Cook onions in bacon drippings over medium high heat until transparent.
  • Add flour, stirring to prevent lumps.
  • Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until mixture begins to turn golden.
  • Add broth gradually, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add potatoes, cream, bacon, parsley, garlic, basil, Tabasco sauce, and black pepper.
  • Simmer ten minutes on low heat.
  • Serve in bowls.
  • Top with cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 47.9, Sodium 595.9, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 10.2

BAKED POTATO SOUP II



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This is an easy one to make, and quick too! Toppings are great added at the table. Serve with all your baked potato favorites - chopped green onions, grated cheese, sour cream.

Provided by JW

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
6 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Microwave potatoes until done.
  • While potatoes are cooking make a roux over low to medium heat. Mix butter, margarine, or light olive oil, and flour. DO NOT BURN THE ROUX. When roux is thickened a bit, gradually blend in milk. Continue cooking over low to medium heat while preparing potatoes.
  • Peel and cut up potatoes. You may want to mash some of the potatoes also. Add potatoes to the milk mixture. Blend in sour cream. Soup is ready to be served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.8 calories, Carbohydrate 95.4 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 220.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

QUICK BAKED POTATO SOUP



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"A good friend who runs a bed-and-breakfast game me this creamy potato soup recipe that's become a winter favorite," recalls Kristi Teague of Southside, Tennessee. "A dash of hot sauce a little basil give it special flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper. Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HEARTY BAKED POTATO SOUP



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I got this recipe from my aunt, a great cook. Topped with bacon, cheese and chives, this soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato! My husband and I love to hunker down with bowls of it on chilly nights. - Molly Seidel, Edgewood, NM

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 13 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon and minced chives

Steps:

  • Place first seven ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are very tender, 6-8 hours., Mash potatoes slightly to break up and thicken soup. Add 1 cup cheese, cream and chives; heat through, stirring until blended. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Baked Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h47m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large baking potatoes (about 2 3/4 lb.)
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4-2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
6 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely.
  • Peel and cube potatoes.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream.
  • Add potatoes and green onions; mix well.
  • Ladle into serving bowls; top with bacon and cheddar cheese.
  • Enjoy.

ULTIMATE BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Ultimate Baked Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by frozenmargarita

Categories     Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and pierced in several places
1 tablespoon stick butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
shredded cheddar cheese
crumbled bacon
chopped scallion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F
  • Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Peel when cool enough to handle.
  • Melt Butter in a 4 to 6 qt pot over medium low heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown.
  • Add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cut remaining potatoes in small cubes. Add to soup and stir gently to reheat. Sprinkle each serving with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 705.5, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 10.7

THE BEST BAKED POTATO SOUP EVER!



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This really is the best baked potato soup I have ever tasted. I've had this recipe for quite a while now and I thought it was time to share with you guys!

Provided by Jeanette G

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 chopped green onion (green part only)

Steps:

  • Wash potatoes thoroughly and microwave until tender.
  • If you would like you can always bake in a 400 degree oven for one hour or until done.
  • As the potatoes are cooling, melt your butter in a large saucepan and saute your onions until light brown.
  • Add in your flour to make a roux.
  • Add in your chicken broth, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce your heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Take your cooled potatoes and peel off the skin and chop up into desired pieces.
  • Add in your chopped up potatoes and the heavy whipping cream to your soup and bring it back to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it is thick.
  • Garnish with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
  • ENJOY!

BAKED POTATO SOUP



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If we're being honest, a baked potato isn't really about the potato. It's about the toppings: plush sour cream, butter, cheese, salty bacon, bright scallions. This soup version doesn't skimp on those extras: The potatoes simmer in milk with garlic and scallions until just tender, then they join sour cream and Cheddar in the pot before the toppings - including potato skins - are added. It's potatoey, creamy and adaptable. Make it smooth or textured, skip the bacon and serve it with a side salad (though it's plenty hearty all on its own).

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices bacon, or 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced separately
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, large skins reserved
6 cups whole milk
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
3/4 cup freshly grated Cheddar (about 3 ounces), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon (if using) until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate or cutting board. Return the pot with just 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat to the stove. (If there's not enough fat, supplement with butter to total 3 tablespoons.) If making the soup vegetarian, melt butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Over medium-low heat, sauté the white parts of the scallions and the garlic until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently and adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid burning the garlic. Add the potatoes, milk and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (resist the urge to heat it faster as this can lead to curdling). Once at a boil, lower the heat and simmer covered until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • As soup simmers, prepare the potato skins: Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Working in batches if needed, add the potato peels in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until crisp and golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or cutting board, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. Crumble and set aside.
  • Once the potatoes are tender, take the pot off the heat, and purée the mixture with an immersion blender if you'd like a smooth soup. (Mash with a potato masher if you'd like a chunkier soup.) Stir in the sour cream and cheese until combined, then season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with crumbled bacon, more sour cream and Cheddar and the green parts of the scallions. Top with potato peels (eat any extra as chips, dipped in ketchup and mustard).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 774, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 1664 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best choices for baking potato soup. They have a starchy texture that breaks down and thickens the soup nicely.
  • Bake the potatoes: Baking the potatoes in the oven concentrates their flavor and makes them easier to mash.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, or corn.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chives.

Conclusion:

Baking potato soup is a comforting and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious bowl of baking potato soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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