Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup
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4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup
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Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup Copycat is the famous chain's comforting soup made easy at home. Serve it topped with bacon and crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits or crumbs
- 4 large Yukon potatoes scrubbed peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4-6 cups low sodium chicken broth or more
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 4 ounces cream cheese or sour cream room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons chives
- 2 tablespoons of real bacon bits
- shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Add olive oil to a hot medium pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, for about 1 minute, stirring all the time.
- Add potatoes, bacon bits, dried oregano, and dried parsley, and stir to combine.
- Add enough chicken broth to cover the potatoes fully. Cook on medium heat for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once the potatoes have cooked, add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour until completely combined, then gradually add the heavy cream. Whisk the flour mixture until smooth. With the heat on the lowest stove setting, let the mixture cook until it starts to simmer and is getting thicker, stirring occasionally.
- Add the flour mixture to the potatoes and gently stir to combine.
- Mash half of the potatoes or as much as you want using a potato masher. You can also add the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender.
- Add the cream cheese or sour cream and stir until it melts.
- If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust.
- Garnish with chives, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I recommend mashing half of the cooked potatoes for that velvety rich texture that we all the Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup for. The starch from the mashed potatoes will naturally thicken the soup without sacrificing flavor. Also, I recommend making a roux with butter, flour, and cream for the best results, which will add extra creaminess to the soup. Also, add the cream cheese at the end to keep the soup smooth and prevent curdling.
- Instead of using a potato masher, use an immersion blender or pour it into a food processor or blender to mash.
- Cook the potatoes until done, not mushy.
- Mashing half (or more) of the potatoes gives this soup its irresistible creaminess.
- You can use half-and-half and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and cream cheese for fewer calories and less fat.
- You can shorten the prep time by using store-bought bacon bits. However, they will not be as flavorful as the fresh ones.
- Peel and dice potatoes into small dice before cooking for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
545mg
(23%)
Potassium
857mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16.8mg
(19%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 857mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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33 reviews
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