Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon

posted by Annie

Okay, so look out. This is the best soup! When I made it, my husband practically married me again. It’s really just the best parts of a baked potato in soup form. I love baked potatoes, but I never feel like I get enough food with one of them. This soup fills you up, for the rest of the day!

Here’s also what I like about this recipe, let’s say on Sunday night you make baked potatoes. Well, throw in 3 more than you’re planning on eating that night. Use those the next day for the soup. Brilliant!

I got this tip from the awesome book, Robin Rescues Dinner: 52 Weeks of Quick-Fix Meals, 350 Recipes, and a Realistic Plan to Get Weeknight Dinners on the Table. (I know, long title) Robin, I guess is a Food Network foodie – I never watch the Food Network – and she has all sorts of creative ways to whip up dinner. Anyway, I’ve made a bunch of recipes from this book and they’ve turned out really well. I highly recommend!

Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon

Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes (provided you’re starting with pre-cooked baked potatoes)

Serves 4

3 Tablespoons butter

3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

5 Cups milk

3 reserved baked potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)

4 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

4 slices bacon (regular or turkey bacon), cooked until crisp and crumbled

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is blended and smooth. Whisk in the milk until blended. Stir in the potatoes and scallions and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Reduce the heat to low, add the cheese, sour cream, and bacon, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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12/21/2009. Tags: all-purpose flour, bacon, baked potatoes, butter, cheddar cheese, cheese, milk, potato, scallions, soup, sour cream, turkey bacon. Cooking, General Household, Soups & Salads.