Cheesy Bacon Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 4 baking potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 green onions
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 slices bacon

Instructions:

1. Bake Potatoes:

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   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Scrub the baking potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork.
   • Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
   • Once baked, allow the potatoes to cool slightly before handling.

2. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Peel the baked potatoes and cut them into cubes. Set aside.
   • Finely chop the green onions.
   • Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble or chop it into small pieces.

3. Prepare Soup Base:

   • In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat.
   • Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.

4. Heat Milk:

   • In a separate saucepan, heat the milk until it is warm but not boiling.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Slowly pour the warm milk into the saucepan with the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
   • Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat until it is heated through, but be careful not to let it boil.

6. Add Cheese and Potatoes:

   • Once the mixture is hot, add the cubed potatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
   • Stir gently until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are warmed through.

7. Finish Soup:

   • Stir in the sour cream, chopped green onions, and most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish if desired.
   • Heat the soup until everything is well combined and heated through.

8. Serve:

   • Ladle the hot baked potato soup into bowls.
   • Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and the remaining crumbled bacon.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade baked potato soup!

This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or any time you’re craving a warm and satisfying meal. Its creamy texture, savory bacon, and cheesy goodness will surely make it a family favorite!