Fully-Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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The thickest and most delicious potato soup ever. I created this soup after having a similar soup at a restaurant. Incredible comfort food with ease! It's a very simple recipe to adjust to your taste. My family always asks for this soup in the winter. Garnish with chives, bacon crumbles, and Cheddar cheese.

Submitted by Kristine Skaggs Frisone
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 strips bacon

  • 5 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into eighths

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 small sweet onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pint half-and-half

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and crumble. Reserve drippings.

  2. Place potatoes in a pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon crumbles, reserved bacon drippings, flour, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; add the boiled potatoes, half-and-half, and chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream and 1 cup Cheddar cheese; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish soup with remaining Cheddar cheese and parsley.

Cook's Note:

You can use peeled or unpeeled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

658 Calories
51g Fat
30g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 658
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51g 66%
Saturated Fat 31g 153%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 2030mg 88%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 427mg 33%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 303mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.