Creamy Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large potatoes, diced and partially skinned; ½ cup butter; ½ cup flour; 5 cups warm water; ¼ cup chicken bouillon; 1 cup approximately potato flakes; 1 cup half-and-half; 3 cups milk; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; salt; pepper; garlic salt; dried basil; 12 lb crumbled cooked bacon (optional); 8 ounces sauteed chopped mushrooms (optional); 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (optional); ½ cup sauteed onion (optional)

Servings: persons

8 large potatoes, diced and partially skinned
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
5 cups warm water
¼ cup chicken bouillon
1 cup approximately potato flakes
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon hot sauce
salt
pepper
garlic salt
dried basil
12 lb crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
8 ounces sauteed chopped mushrooms (optional)
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
½ cup sauteed onion (optional)

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add flour and stir with a wire whisk to make a roux.
2
Mix warm water with bouillon, potato flakes, and seasonings.
3
Slowly, add to roux, stirring gently, mixing until no lumps remain.
4
Add milk and cream slowly, stirring till smooth and slightly thickened.
5
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
In a separate large pot, cover potatoes with water, boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Strain the potatoes, and gently mash in pot till broken up just a little.
8
Combine the potatoes with the soup to complete.
9
Add extra potato flakes as needed to desired consistency.
10
In a separate skillet, fry up bacon and add to soup.
11
Saute mushrooms & onions in the bacon fat.
12
Add to soup and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
13
Yum!

8095

kcal

Calories

610

Fat

Carbs

530

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large potatoes, diced and partially skinned, ½ cup butter, ½ cup flour, 5 cups warm water, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Baked Potato Soup

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