Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup (Reduced Calories)

Name: Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup (Reduced Calories)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices turkey bacon; 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 tablespoon lowfat margarine; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup potato flakes; 6 cups hot chicken broth; 4 cups diced peeled baked potatoes; 2 cups skim milk; ¼ cup nonfat sour cream; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese; ¼ cup diced green onion, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

8 slices turkey bacon
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon lowfat margarine
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup potato flakes
6 cups hot chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled baked potatoes
2 cups skim milk
¼ cup nonfat sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1 ½ teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
¼ cup diced green onion, plus more for garnish

1
Fry the bacon until crisp.
2
Drain on paper towels and crumble.
3
Cook the yellow onions in the margarine over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the flour, whisking to prevent lumps.
5
Cook for 4 minutes.
6
Whisk in the potato flakes.
7
Slowly add the chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps and cook until the liquid thickens.
8
Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the potatoes, milk, sour cream, crumbled bacon, parsley, garlic, basil, salt, Tabasco sauce and pepper.
9
Simmer for 10 minutes, but do not boil.
10
Add the grated cheese and green onions.
11
Heat until the cheese melts.
12
Serve, garnished with additional chopped parsley or diced green onions.

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

148

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices turkey bacon, 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 tablespoon lowfat margarine, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup (Reduced Calories) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!