Almost Famous Baked Potato Soup Recipes

FAVORITE BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 65-75 minutes. Cool completely., Peel and cube potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green onions. Top servings with cheese and bacon.

BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crisp and fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plated with a slotted spoon and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings.
• Return pot to stove and add onions and garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add potato and stir to coat. Add vinegar and scrape up any browned bits. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until potato is fork tender, about 20 minutes. Heat oven to 450degreesF and arrange a rack in the upper third.
• When soup is ready, ladle into 8- to 12-ounce ovensafe bowls and top with two baguette slices. Pile cheese and bacon on top and repeat to make 4 to 6 servings. Place on a baking sheet and place in oven until cheese is melty and browned, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven, let cool slightly, top each bowl with a dollop sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions and serve.

BAKED POTATO SOUP I

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

THE BEST BAKED POTATO SOUP EVER!

Steps:

• Wash potatoes thoroughly and microwave until tender.
• If you would like you can always bake in a 400 degree oven for one hour or until done.
• As the potatoes are cooling, melt your butter in a large saucepan and saute your onions until light brown.
• Add in your flour to make a roux.
• Add in your chicken broth, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
• Reduce your heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Take your cooled potatoes and peel off the skin and chop up into desired pieces.
• Add in your chopped up potatoes and the heavy whipping cream to your soup and bring it back to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it is thick.
• Garnish with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
• ENJOY!

BAKED POTATO SOUP V

Steps:

• Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking).
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.