The Ultimate Creamy Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Assemble all the necessary ingredients.
2. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave 3-4 at a time until soft, approximately 7-8 minutes. Once cooled, scoop out the potato flesh.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for about a minute, stirring to combine. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
4. Incorporate cooked potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup of bacon bits, 2 tablespoons of green onions, and most of the cheese. Cook until heated through. Stir in sour cream and heat gently.
5. Garnish each serving with the remaining bacon, onions, and cheese.
6. Serve and enjoy this delicious soup!

Nutrition

• Calories: 440 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 722 mg
• Protein Content: 15 g
• Cholesterol Content: 76 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g