A hearty and creamy baked potato soup perfect for cold days. This comforting dish is loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, making it a family favorite.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 slices bacon
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 green onions
- 3 cups milk
- 6 russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Pierce potatoes with a fork and bake for 1 hour or until tender. Let cool, then peel and cube.
Step 3
In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
Step 4
Add butter to the pot with bacon drippings and melt over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, cooking until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
Step 6
Add cubed potatoes, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Step 7
Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and additional green onions or cheese if desired.