Loaded Baked Potato Soup
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5
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Description
Loaded Baked Potato Soup is built on baked potatoes that are peeled and cubed, integrated into a thickened base made from butter, flour, and milk enhanced with chicken bouillon and garlic. The soup also contains corn and crumbled bacon for added texture and bursts of flavor. The sour cream folded in at the end enriches the creaminess without overpowering the other ingredients.
The preparation involves carefully thickening the milk with the butter and flour mixture and cooking it with seasonings before folding in the potatoes, corn, bacon, and sour cream. The finishing garnishes of cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onion offer additional layers of flavor and slight variations in texture.
This soup serves well as a filling lunch or dinner starter. The heartiness from the potatoes and bacon balances with the creaminess and slight sharpness from the cheese, making it suitable for cooler weather or when a robust soup is appreciated.
Using baked potatoes allows for a slightly roasted flavor. The soup base is cooked gently to achieve a smooth texture while mixing in sour cream just off heat prevents curdling. The garnish options let the cook adjust presentation and added flavor per preference.
Ingredients
- 5 potato baked, peeled, and cubed
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 6 cup milk
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10 trips Bacon cooked and crumbled, leave some aside for garnish if desired
- 14 ounces corn drained, canned
- cheddar cheese for garnish, shredded
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt butter on low heat. Stir in flour and seasonings.
- Gradually add milk and turn heat up to medium. Add minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 2 minutes until thick.
- Remove from heat. Whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes, corn, and bacon.
- Serve in individual bowls topped with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
Notes
- Consider topping the soup with fresh chives or spring onion slices for added sharpness.
- Sharp cheddar cheese complements the creamy potatoes and adds a mild tanginess.
- Roasted garlic or adding roasted garlic cloves can deepen the garlic flavor if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1070IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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