Loaded Baked Potato Soup
A satisfying soup: creamy, soothing (but with a tiny kick), and loaded with chunks of tender potatoes.
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 381kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 cans (10.5oz) Campbell’s® Potato Soup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper , or more to taste
To Serve:
- Sour cream
- 4 strips bacon , cooked and crumbled
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Sliced fresh chives
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into ¾-inch cubes. Place them in a medium pot and add the chicken broth, plus enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium high heat, and partially over the pot, and simmer, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are almost tender, but still a bit firm in the middle, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the potatoes and set them aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the flour. Cook, stirring until the mixture turns golden, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the mixture is bubbly and smooth and starts to thicken a bit.
- Whisk in the can of Campbell’s® Potato Soup, salt and pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. Add the partially cooked potatoes and the reserved cooking liquid and switch to a wooden spoon stirring until the potatoes are cooked through, about 5 to 8 more minutes. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in two cups of the shredded cheese until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve in bowls topped with sour cream, bacon, additional cheddar and chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 1mg