Baked Potato Soup

Submitted by Kaccy G.

"This is one of my favorite soups. I got this recipe from my most used cookbook. Try using turkey bacon and light/fat free ingredients for a healthier option. Cooking times does not include baking potatoes"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 12 slice bacon
• 157.80 ml margarine
• 157.80 ml all-purpose flour
• 1656.13 ml milk
• 4 potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 354.88 ml cheddar cheese, shredded
• 226.79 g container sour cream
• 4.92 ml salt
• 4.92 ml garlic powder (optional)
• 4.92 ml ground black pepper

directions

1. Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2. In a stockpot, melt margarine over medium heat, add flour and whisk until smooth.
3. Gradually add milk, stir constantly until thickened.
4. Add cubed potatoes, onions and spices. Bring to a boil, stir frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add bacon, cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted.
6. Serve.

Reviews

[Bev I Am]

We enjoyed this soup very much! This is a rich and creamy potato soup. The baked potato helps to give a lot of flavor. I made as directed adding more salt as desired. I served with a tossed green salad. Thank you, kcdelong!