Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Potatoes

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and poke holes in the baking potatoes with a fork. Bake for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Let them cool, then scoop out the insides into a bowl.

2. 2

   Cook the Aromatics

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the scooped potato insides, broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. You can also transfer it to a blender in batches if needed.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Cheese

   Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and additional cheese if desired.