5 from 15 votes
Bennigan’s Baked Potato Soup
Bennigan’s Baked Potato Soup is a creamy soup using diced potatoes, onions, and a broth base enhanced by ham and chicken bouillon. A roux of margarine and flour thickens the soup before milk is added for creaminess. The soup is seasoned simply with black pepper and garnished with chopped parsley, providing a rich, comforting texture and mild flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ham base
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 2 quart chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons margarine divided
- 1/2 cup onion yellow, diced
- 1 1/2 cups potato diced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ham and chicken bases in a saucepan and whisk until no lumps appear. Melt 3 tablespoons margarine in a stockpot and saute onions until transparent. Add potato and pepper and stir until completely mixed. Add chicken and ham stock and stir until mixture begins to boil.
- While mixture is boiling, microwave the remaining 3 tablespoons margarine 20 seconds or until melted. Whisk flour into melted margarine and stir until it forms a roux into the stock. The soup will start to thicken. Bring soup back to a boil, then slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
- When milk is incorporated remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. You can also add bacon bits, shredded cheese, and sliced scallions on the soup.
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Notes
- If ham and chicken bases are unavailable, use chicken broth with a piece of ham for flavor.
- Consider optional toppings like bacon bits, shredded cheese, or scallions for added texture.
- Margarine can be melted on the stovetop if preferred instead of microwaving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
754mg
(31%)
Potassium
470mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5.7mg
(6%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.