SUE'S CREAM OF BAKED POTATO SOUP

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With a garnish of shredded cheese and crumbled cooked bacon, this rich, velvety soup feels like something you'd get at a restaurant. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp salad. -Sue Shepard, Terrytown, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium potatoes
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set aside bacon., Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, soup and evaporated milk. Bring to a gentle boil. Remove pulp from potatoes; stir into soup mixture. Discard potato shells., Cool slightly. In a blender, process half of the soup until smooth. Return to pan. Add the process cheese, 2% milk, butter, basil and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle servings with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Denie Charlery
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I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero stars.


Noah Katchmark
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I'm sorry, but this soup was just not good.


Neil David
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abbad Sheikh
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This soup was a waste of time and money.


Samwel Aziz
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I didn't like the flavor of this soup.


Ella McComas
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This soup was too thick for my taste.


Kaber Khan
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'cream of baked potato soup', because it doesn't really taste like a baked potato.


Kemueli Kudruvi Kay
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mud Royal
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I'm going to try this recipe with sweet potatoes next time.


Mujahid Ullah
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


MARU Tefera
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I love the crispy potato topping on this soup.


Tebogo Perseverance Khohla
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes.


Mass Ride
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I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Azmot Ali
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Amanda Shelford
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I added a few extra ingredients to my soup, like some chopped bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. It was delicious!


Md Sohal
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I love that this soup is made with real potatoes, not instant potato flakes. It gives the soup a much more hearty and flavorful taste.


Naseem Sahil
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was thick and creamy, with a delicious baked potato flavor.


Livai Juliana
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of potato chunks. I will definitely be making this again.