Baked Potato Soup

With bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onions, this potato soup is loaded with flavor! The recipe makes a big batch, enough for a family meal with leftovers or a party. Or take it to a potluck or tailgating event and keep it warm in a slow cooker for serving. Everyone will love this soup!

What to Serve With Potato Soup

• Bread: Choose a crusty French bread, focaccia, or biscuits.
• Green Salad: A simple tossed salad with homemade dressing or vinaigrette provides a fresh and tangy contrast to the rich, creamy soup.
• Sandwiches: Serve the soup in a cup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
• Charcuterie Board: A cheese and charcuterie board is a wonderful option when serving the soup to a group. Make the board with an assortment of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and pickles.

Baked Potato Soup

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This potato soup is a great choice for lunch, dinner, or a party!

• Author: Diana
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Soup Recipes
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 3 pounds baking potatoes, such as russets (4 or 5 large potatoes)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 cups whole milk
• 4 green onions, sliced, some of the dark green saved for garnish
• 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
2. Scrub the potatoes and prick them in several places. Bake them for about 1 hour, or until they are tender enough to easily pierce with a fork. Let them cool, then peel and dice.
3. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually add the milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
5. Add the cooked cubed potatoes and green onions. Continue cooking and stirring until the soup begins to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the bacon, 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper; cook just until heated through and the cheese has melted.
7. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cheese and sliced green onion.

Notes

Serve up a bowl of comfort with this loaded baked potato soup!