Baked Potato Soup
I’ve been meaning to share this baked potato soup recipe with you for a long time. Actually, it was one of the first recipes I ever shared on my blog, but it got lost over a year ago when I redesigned my blog. Since then I’ve been meaning to take some new pictures and re-post it, and now I’ve finally gotten around to it. ๐
We love this soup. It’s creamy and cheesy with lots of bacon and chunks of potatoes. And it isย made without cream, which makes it a slightly healthier than traditional potato soups. So not only is it absolutely delicious, but it’s better for you than other soups! ๐
My mom has been making this recipe for years, and it’s one of my favorites. I’ve shared this soup with countless people, and everyone always talks about how good it is.
Other than baking the potatoes (and if you’re in a rush, you can use the microwave), this soup really doesn’t take that long to make. If the potatoes are baked already, I can have this ready to go in under 30 minutes.
I’ve made this soup so many times, and there are plenty of ways you can play around with it an dmake it your own. My current favorite version calls for shredded carrots and uses diced ham instead of bacon. No matter which way you make it, however, you are sure to love it.
On a cold evening, there’s not much better than a warm bowl of baked potato soup and some fresh bread. I hope you try this one – it’s been a family favorite for a long time!
Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup matchstick carrots, optional
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 large or 3 medium potatoes, baked
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (or 3/4ย cup diced ham)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Directions:
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk.
Scoop the potato pulp from one potato. Mash and add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil.
Dice remaining potato and add to soup. Cook on low until potato is heated through. Stir in the bacon (or ham). Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.
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My husband (unfortunately) isn’t a big fan of creamy soups, but I think this looks phenomenal!
I love how warming this looks and also how quick it is! We are so busy in the winter so meals like this are perfect!
Potato soup is a favorite around here…I love the big chunks of potatoes in your recipe. It looks fabulous!!
Hubby is a huge fan of potato soup, he will love this one. Great for the fall weather.
I’d have to say baked potato soup is one of my favorite meals EVER
I really needed this recipe. Love potato soup and had never attempted on making it myself. Thanks for sharing!
Creamy, cheesy potato soup is the best!
this is definitely a bit fancier than my normal potato soup but i can’t wait to try it!
I used to make potato soup all the time – it was a favorite growing up, but haven’t made it in so long. And now I’ll be craving it!
There’s nothing like a good bowl of potato soup!!
Looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it!!!
Made this tonight. DELICIOUS!
Oh good, I’m so glad you liked it! ๐
Megan, I just printed this recipe off and plan on making it this weekend, will let you know ๐ It looks really yummy!