Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Description: Indulge in the creamy delight of Hard Rock Cafe’s Baked Potato Soup, a savory concoction perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a comforting lunch or a satisfying snack, this recipe promises to elevate your taste buds to new heights of culinary bliss.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Chicken, Pork, Potato, Poultry, Grains, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Potluck, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | bacon |
| 1 | yellow onion |
| 2/3 | cup flour |
| 6 | potatoes |
| 4 | cups chicken stock |
| 2 | cups heavy cream |
| 1/4 | cup parsley |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons garlic powder |
| 1 | teaspoon dried basil |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons coarse black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | cups grated cheddar cheese |
| 1 | green onion |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 472.5
- Fat Content: 32.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 107.2mg
- Sodium Content: 465.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.3g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 4.6g
- Protein Content: 13.3g
Servings: 8
Recipe Instructions:
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Start by crisping up the bacon in a large pot until it’s beautifully golden and aromatic. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pot, reserving the flavorful drippings.
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In the same pot, sauté the finely chopped yellow onion in the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until they turn soft and translucent, releasing their sweet aroma, which takes about 3 minutes.
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Next, sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions, stirring vigorously to prevent any lumps from forming. Allow the flour to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until it takes on a lightly golden hue, indicating that it’s perfectly toasted and ready to thicken our soup base.
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Gradually pour in the chicken stock, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth consistency without any pesky lumps. Keep whisking until the liquid thickens slightly, creating a luxurious velvety texture that will coat your taste buds with each spoonful.
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Now, it’s time to add the star of the show – the potatoes! Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks before adding them to the pot along with the heavy cream, chopped bacon (yes, the one we crisped up earlier), finely chopped parsley, garlic powder, dried basil, coarse black pepper, and a dash of your favorite red pepper sauce for that extra kick.
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Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and let all those delightful flavors mingle and marry together for about 10 minutes. Just be sure not to let the soup come to a boil, as we want to preserve that creamy consistency without risking any curdling.
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Once the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded harmoniously, it’s time to add the pièce de résistance – the grated cheddar cheese! Sprinkle it liberally into the pot and stir until it melts into the soup, creating a rich and velvety texture that will have you licking your spoon clean.
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Finally, garnish each steaming bowl of soup with a sprinkle of crispy chopped bacon, a generous handful of grated cheddar cheese, and a flourish of freshly chopped parsley for a pop of vibrant color and freshness.
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Serve piping hot and savor each spoonful of this indulgent Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup, letting its creamy richness and robust flavors transport you to culinary heaven with every blissful bite. Whether enjoyed as a hearty lunch or a satisfying snack, this soup is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy! 🥣🥓🧀🥔
