Easy Baked Potato Soup Recipe for Dinner
This easy recipes favorite is a rich and creamy baked potato soup perfect for cozy dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon, uncooked
- ⅓ cup butter, unsalted
- ⅓ cup flour, all-purpose
- 3 ½ cups milk, whole
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 large russet potatoes, baked and chopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes until fork-tender, peel if desired, and chop. Set aside.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- Add butter to the bacon grease and melt. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add the milk and chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add chopped baked potatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream, shredded cheddar, and most of the bacon (save some for topping).
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and remaining bacon and cheese.