Baked Potato Soup
This potato soup is a great choice for lunch, dinner, or a party!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baking potatoes, such as russets
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups whole milk
- 4 green onions, sliced, some of the dark green saved for garnish
- 8 strips crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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 pounds baking potatoes
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.1/2 cup unsalted butter | 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the milk and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.6 cups whole milk
- 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.4 green onions, sliced, some of the dark green saved for garnish
- Add the bacon, 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, pepper, and kosher salt, as needed to taste. Cook just until heated through, and the cheese has melted.8 strips crumbled cooked bacon | 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup sour cream | Kosher salt | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cheese and reserved sliced green onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 1108mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1073IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 409mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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