Baked Potato Soup: The Best Creamy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy baked potato soup that features turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in the potatoes; bake for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Remove baked potatoes from the oven, scoop out the insides, and add to a pot with chicken broth.
- Add sautéed onion and garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika; blend until smooth.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream, then stir in cheddar cheese.
- Top with crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- You can add green onions for extra flavor.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg