Baked potato soup is the perfect hearty, filling, stick-to-your-bones dinner for a cold winter’s night. This baked potato soup recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Baked potato soup is the perfect hearty, filling, stick-to-your-bones dinner for a cold winter's night. This baked potato soup recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon
- ⅔ cup butter
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 7 cups milk
- 4 large baked potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually add flour, whisking until well-combined. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
- Add potatoes and onions and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
