Baked Potato Soup
Creamy, hearty, and comforting, baked potato soup combines the velvety texture of mashed potatoes with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, it offers rich flavors and a satisfying warmth that appeals to all ages and tastes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and bake in a conventional oven at 400°F for 1 hour or until done.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
- Melt the margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
- Add all-purpose flour, stirring until smooth.
- Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
- Add the potato pulp, salt, black pepper, green onions, 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cook until heated through.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Add extra milk if necessary to reach desired thickness.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, bacon, and cheese before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).