Baked Potato Soup Recipe
topped with bacon and cheddar
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Soup
- 1
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into small cubes and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Potatoes and Broth
Add the cubed potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 4
Blend the Soup
Use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired consistency. If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.
- 5
Finish with Cream and Seasoning
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serving the Soup
- 6
Garnish the Soup
Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each bowl with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
- 7
Serve
Serve the baked potato soup immediately while hot, and enjoy!