5 from 3 votes
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
A great way to use up extra baked potatoes making this a filling soup with cheese, bacon and green onions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
874 kcal
Course:
Soup
Ingredients
- 12 lices Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 7 cups milk 2 %
- 1 cup sour cream (thick)
- 4 potatoes cubed and peel removed, large baked
- 2 Tablespoons green onions (diced)
- 1 3/4 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste, ground
Instructions
- Place bacon in a skillet and cook until crisp - Place on paper towel to drain. Crumble and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat melt the butter. Slowly add the flour and whisk it until it is smooth and well combined.
- Pour in the milk slowly and whisking constantly until it is smooth and starts to thicken up.
- Add potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring gently and frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add in the crumbled bacon (reserving some for topping)
- Add in 1 1/4 cup cheese, sour cream and salt and pepper. Stir gently until cheese is melted.
- Divide into serving bowls and top with the reserved cheese, bacon, more sour cream and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
874kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
1207mg
(50%)
Potassium
1175mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1521IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
633mg
(63%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 874
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 874kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1175mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1521IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 633mg | 63% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.