Comforting Baked Potato Soup

Posted on by Jennifer Glenn

I don’t know about you, but I’m in need of some major comfort food.  Baked Potato Soup is perfect!

Comforting Baked Potato Soup

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 7 cups milk
  • 4 large baked potatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 green onions (optional)
  • 1 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet
  2. Cook over medium heat until browned
  3. Drain, crumble, and set aside
  4. Peel and dice cooked potatoes
  5. In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in flour until smooth
  7. Gradually stir in milk, whisking contantly until thickened
  8. Stir in potatoes and onion powder (or green onions)
  9. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  10. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  11. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.
  12. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

This soup is so delicious. Serve it with your favorite bread and it makes a nice hearty meal.