Best 8 Favorite Baked Potato Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, comforting, and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day, look no further than baked potato soup. This classic soup is made with tender potatoes, creamy broth, and a variety of mix-ins such as cheese, bacon, and chives. The result is a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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

LOADED POTATO SOUP



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A rich broth. Baked potato toppings. Indulgent spoonfuls. What more could you want in a Loaded Potato Soup? This soup is a time-tested recipe that helps you put comfort food on the table in just 40 minutes total. Once your potato soup is thick and bubbly, top it with bacon, cheese and green onions for a restaurant-worthy meal right at your kitchen table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 oz) bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 lb baking potatoes, peeled, cubed
2/3 cup butter
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
3/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 863 mg

Tips:

  • For a creamy soup, use a food processor or blender to puree the potatoes until smooth.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook the potatoes and bacon and let them cool completely. Then, store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.
  • To garnish the soup, use a variety of toppings such as shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Baked potato soup is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make the best baked potato soup that will warm your heart and soul.

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