Description
A creamy and comforting soup made with baked potatoes, cheese, and bacon. Perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baked potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and cube the baked potatoes.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add potatoes, cheese, and sour cream, stirring until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with bacon and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup before adding toppings.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
