Best Baked Potato Soup

Best Baked Potato Soup

Baked potatoes are combined with whole milk, bacon bits, sour cream, green onion, and Cheddar cheese in this recipe for the best baked potato soup!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
440 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, until fork-tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh.
Step 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cook until well combined, about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened.
Step 3
Stir in cooked potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 9 baking potatoes
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 0.66666668653488 cup butter
  • 0.66666668653488 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 cup bacon bits, divided

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