Description
Hearty and comforting Baked Potato Soup brings warmth to chilly evenings with its creamy blend of russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheese. Serve this soul-satisfying bowl alongside crusty bread, and you’ll find pure comfort in every delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large Russet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 strips bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- Chopped scallions
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Render bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until golden and crisp, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer crispy pieces to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the residual bacon fat, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cubed potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat with aromatics and releasing their starchy essence, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Dust potatoes with flour, creating a light coating that will help thicken the soup’s consistency.
- Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and ensure smooth integration.
- Simmer the mixture at low heat for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring, until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, dollop of sour cream, and season with salt and pepper, stirring until the soup reaches a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Ladle into serving bowls and embellish with reserved crispy bacon crumbles, thinly sliced scallions, and an optional sprinkle of additional cheese.
Notes
- Bacon selection matters greatly; opt for thick-cut varieties with balanced fat content for maximum flavor infusion.
- Potato choice impacts soup texture; use starchy Russet potatoes for creamy, smooth consistency.
- Prevent milk from curdling by maintaining low-medium heat and stirring consistently during simmering process.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting dairy milk with almond or oat milk, and using turkey bacon for lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg