Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs bacon, raw and chopped; 1 cup bacon grease; 6 cups celery, diced; 6 cups onions, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 2 cups flour; 8 ounces chicken base; 1 12 gallons hot water; 20 lbs potatoes, diced; ¼ cup basil, dry; ⅓ cup kosher salt; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 3 quarts half-and-half cream; 12 gallon hot water, separated; ½ cup parsley flakes, dry; 2 cups sour cream

Servings: persons

3 lbs bacon, raw and chopped
1 cup bacon grease
6 cups celery, diced
6 cups onions, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2 cups flour
8 ounces chicken base
1 12 gallons hot water
20 lbs potatoes, diced
¼ cup basil, dry
⅓ cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
3 quarts half-and-half cream
12 gallon hot water, separated
½ cup parsley flakes, dry
2 cups sour cream

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Whisk chicken base into 1-1/2 gallons of hot water until base is completely dissolved.
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2.In kettle or tilt skillet on medium-high heat, saute bacon in bacon grease until bacon is light brown in color.
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Add celery, onions, garlic, basil, kosher salt and white pepper, and saute for 10 minutes.
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Add flour and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly so flour does not burn.
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Add chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add potatoes to kettle.
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Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring gently.
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Add second measure of hot water.
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Continue to stir and bring back to a simmer.
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8.Combine Half and Half, sour cream and parsley flakes in large mixing bowl.
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Add Half and Half mixture to kettle and bring to a boil, stirring gently.
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10.Turn off heat.

4936

kcal

Calories

221

Fat

490

Carbs

231

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs bacon, raw and chopped, 1 cup bacon grease, 6 cups celery, diced, 6 cups onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Baked Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Potato Soup

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