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Best Baked Potato Soup

Best Baked Potato Soup

This Best Baked Potato Soup is hearty and comforting, perfect for serving with a salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cups
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Dairy

  • 9 baking potatoes
  • cup butter
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup bacon bits divided
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 container sour cream 8 ounces

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, until fork-tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook until well combined, about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in cooked potatoes, salt, pepper, ⅓ cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through.
  • Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can use leftover potato, or bake the potatoes if you have more time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked potato soup, Comfort Food, easy soup, hearty soup, Homemade Soup, soup recipe
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