A comforting and creamy soup made from baked potatoes, perfect for a chilly day. This hearty soup is loaded with flavors and can be topped with your favorite ingredients like bacon, cheese, and chives.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cups Chives
- 0.5 cups Flour
- 6 cups Milk
- 6 Russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Bake the russet potatoes for 1 hour or until tender. Let them cool, then peel and dice.
Step 3
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the flour to the pot, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Step 5
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth.
Step 6
Add the diced potatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Step 8
Remove the soup from heat and stir in the sour cream.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.