Easy baked potato soup (Print-Friendly Version)

This comforting baked potato soup brings together tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar for a cozy meal. Ideal for cooler months, it’s a delicious, savory option you'll want this later.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large Russet potatoes, diced
02 - 4 cups whole milk
03 - 1 cup chicken broth
04 - 3/4 cup sour cream

→ Flavorings

05 - 1/2 medium onion, chopped
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Thickener

08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

→ Toppings

09 - 6 strips bacon
10 - 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
11 - Chopped scallions, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice bacon into pieces and cook in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pot.
02 - Add chopped onion to the reserved bacon fat in the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
03 - Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Gradually whisk in whole milk, ensuring the flour fully dissolves and mixture is smooth.
05 - Add chicken broth, minced garlic, and diced potatoes. Increase heat to high, scrape up any browned bits, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Partially cover and cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
06 - While soup simmers, grate cheddar cheese, chop scallions, and measure sour cream.
07 - Gently mash some of the cooked potatoes in the pot for desired texture, or leave chunkier if preferred.
08 - Stir in sour cream, most of the cheddar, and most of the bacon. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
09 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with remaining cheddar, bacon, and a generous sprinkle of scallions. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For even bacon pieces, use kitchen shears to cut strips before frying.
02 - Potatoes can be peeled or scrubbed as preferred.
03 - Cheddar cheese and sour cream amounts may be adjusted for taste and richness.

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