Best 5 Delicious Cheesy Baked Potato Bacon Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dish to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than cheesy baked potato bacon soup! This easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of creamy potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and aromatic herbs. Serve it with a crusty bread or a side salad, and you've got a meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH BACON



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Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven. Melted yellow Cheddar makes a great finishing touch. If you prefer to buy only one type of cheese, then add extra white Cheddar.

Provided by Karen Schroeder-Rankin

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions
1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
3 tablespoons butter
3 small garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping

Steps:

  • Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar.

EASY CHEESY POTATO BACON SOUP



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This potato bacon soup is loaded with chopped bacon, cheese, and chunks of potato. It makes a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked bacon (sliced into 3/4-inch pieces)
½ medium onion (diced small)
2 celery ribs (diced small)
2 large russet potatoes ( peeled and diced medium (about 4 cups)*)
4 cups (2 15oz cans) chicken broth
5 tablespoons (71g) butter (salted or unsalted is fine)
¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (44g) all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (any percentage)
6 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) shredded cheddar cheese (plus more as desired for topping)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salt
Sour cream (optional for topping)
Sliced green onions (optional for topping)

Steps:

  • Add bacon pieces to a large pot. Turn heat to medium and cook until bacon is cooked through but only slightly crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and set aside.
  • Spoon off and discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Add onions and celery to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often and scraping any browned cooked-on bits from the bottom of the pan, for about 5 minutes, until the onions have just begun to turn translucent around the edges.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and then cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until potatoes can be easily smashed against the side of the pot with a fork.
  • Use a potato masher or spatula to roughly smash about half of the potatoes in the pot.
  • In a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter and then add flour. Cook, whisking continuously, until flour begins to turn lightly golden, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly drizzle in milk, whisking constantly as you go to whisk out any lumps. Cook, whisking continuously, until mixture is thickened and bubbly around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and slowly whisk in cheese, a handful at a time. Once all your cheese is melted, stir the cheese sauce into the soup. Add pepper. Taste the soup and add salt if needed.
  • Add about ¾ of the bacon to the soup (reserve ¼ for topping) and stir everything together.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with sour cream, reserved bacon, sliced green onions, and more cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

DELICIOUS CHEESY BAKED POTATO & BACON SOUP



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This is a delicious creamy thick soup. I make it quite often, it's a family favorite, I also add in some cayenne pepper, if you are not a lover of garlic you may omit--- It is so filling that I usually just serve it as a main meal with crusty bread on the side, and a salad.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
2/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
3 cups half-and-half
4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed
4 -6 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper (I use seasoned salt)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in flour then stir until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually add milk and half and half stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Add potatoes and onions; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Delicious!

CHEESY BAKED POTATO SOUP



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This is a delicious way to warm up in cold weather. My children love this and request it often. This recipe is a combination of a few baked potato recipes I found in one of my favorite crockpot cook books, 'Fix It and Forget It.' Enjoy!

Provided by MelodyOHare

Categories     Potato

Time 9h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
5 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
4 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
16 ounces sour cream
1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add broth, potatoes, carrots, 3/4 of the onions, 7 slices of crumbled bacon, salt and pepper to crockpot.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Use potato masher and lightly mash the potatoes to a thick but chunky consistancy.
  • Add 1 cup each of the mild and sharp cheese, 8 oz sour cream and all of the evaporated milk.
  • Mix well and cook for 45minutes.
  • Serve with remaining sour cream, cheese, onion, and bacon sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 1031.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21.6

LOADED BACON-CHEESEBURGER-POTATO SOUP



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This particular soup is a cheeseburger variation on a more traditional potato soup base, and the addition of the ground beef alongside all that cheese and the potatoes makes for a rich, creamy, and hearty soup. The thick cut bacon adds a nice savory flavor and good texture. I love all the vegetables mixed throughout as well. It's just a great combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The cheese really thickens up the broth and it's a "stick to your ribs" kind of meal! Serve this with some crusty bread for sopping up all that goodness.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Potato Soup

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
4 thick bacon slices bacon
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.
  • Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.
  • Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1343.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful soup, use high-quality cheese. A good melting cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyère, will give the soup a rich and velvety texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of potatoes. Russet potatoes are a classic choice, but you can also use Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes for a different flavor and texture.
  • If you want a smoky flavor, add some bacon to the soup. You can cook the bacon in advance and then add it to the soup, or you can cook it right in the pot with the other ingredients.
  • To make the soup even more hearty, add some vegetables. Chopped carrots, celery, or onion are all good choices.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped chives or parsley for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Cheesy baked potato bacon soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy, flavorful soup that your family and friends will love.

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