Description
A creamy and comforting soup flavored with classic baked potato ingredients, topped with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool, then scoop out the insides.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add the chicken broth to the same pot and bring to a rolling boil.
- Stir in the scooped potato insides and add milk, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use a handheld blender to puree until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Add in the cheddar cheese and sour cream, along with half of the bacon, simmering for several minutes.
- Dish out the soup hot, garnished with the remaining bacon, green onions, and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
This soup can be customized with various toppings or by substituting ingredients for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, easy recipes