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4.3 from 18 votes

Baked Potato Soup

This easy and comforting soup is a family favorite. It is great for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Course: Soup , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes or use leftover baked potatoes
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups 2% milk
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • Toppings: cheddar cheese shredded, Green Onions, chopped, Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake for one hour or until potatoes are tender. Let the potatoes cool. Peel potatoes and coarsely mash them in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot, add the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk, whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.
  3. Add in sour cream and green onions. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, do not boil the soup. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings. Serve warm.