The Best Baked Potato Soup Ever! Recipe

Name: The Best Baked Potato Soup Ever!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 cup diced white onion; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cup instant mashed potatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/8 teaspoon thyme; 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half; GARNISH; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 1 chopped green onion (green part only)

Servings: persons

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half
GARNISH
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 chopped green onion (green part only)

1
Wash potatoes thoroughly and microwave until tender.
2
If you would like you can always bake in a 400 degree oven for one hour or until done.
3
As the potatoes are cooling, melt your butter in a large saucepan and saute your onions until light brown.
4
Add in your flour to make a roux.
5
Add in your chicken broth, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce your heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7
Take your cooled potatoes and peel off the skin and chop up into desired pieces.
8
Add in your chopped up potatoes and the heavy whipping cream to your soup and bring it back to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it is thick.
10
Garnish with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
11
ENJOY!

984

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped), 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cup diced white onion, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, The Best Baked Potato Soup Ever! 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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The Best Baked Potato Soup Ever!

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