SUE'S CREAM OF BAKED POTATO SOUP

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With a garnish of shredded cheese and crumbled cooked bacon, this rich, velvety soup feels like something you'd get at a restaurant. Serve it with crusty bread and a crisp salad. -Sue Shepard, Terrytown, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium potatoes
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-60 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set aside bacon., Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, soup and evaporated milk. Bring to a gentle boil. Remove pulp from potatoes; stir into soup mixture. Discard potato shells., Cool slightly. In a blender, process half of the soup until smooth. Return to pan. Add the process cheese, 2% milk, butter, basil and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle servings with cheddar cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Malik Umair Hussain
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would add more milk or broth next time.


Trish Genrich
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I'm not a huge fan of potato soup, but this one is really good. It's creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly tender.


Shatina Ashe
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It's also a very affordable meal.


Zoila curillo
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for busy weeknights.


Atif Kaleem
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it!


Kousar Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Football ball
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This soup was just what I was looking for. It was creamy, flavorful, and very filling.


dr 3bfdeel
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I was looking for a new potato soup recipe, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was delicious and very easy to make.


SoberGuy43
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mduduzi Mnxasana
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Don Esack
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.