Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 medium baked potatoes with skin; 4 slices lean bacon; 1 medium onion diced; 1/2 cup celery diced; 1 can Campbell's chicken broth; 1 can water; 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 1 pkg. instant mashed potato flakes; 1 pkg. half and half or light cream

Servings: persons

1
Remove thick/tough peeling from potatoes leaving as much tender peeling as possible.
2
Cut into 1/2-inch slices & set aside.
3
Cut bacon into 1/4-inch bits and saute in a large saucepan until lightly crisped. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon leaving the drippings.
4
Set bacon aside.
5
Add onions and celery to drippings and saute until tender but not browned.
6
Add broth, water, pepper, salt and parsley flakes and bring to a simmer.
7
Stir in diced potatoes and allow to simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
8
Begin adding instant potato flakes to thicken if desired, adding 1 tablespoon at a time until you have a fairly thick consistency.
9
Allow to simmer for a few minutes to have the potato flakes absorb to their maximum.
10
When the consistency that you wish is reached, slowly add the cream, stirring constantly.
11
Allow to heat through but not boil.
12
Add reserved bacon bits, stir and serve.

502

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 medium baked potatoes with skin, 4 slices lean bacon, 1 medium onion diced, 1/2 cup celery 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.

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Baked Potato Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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