Loaded creamy baked potato soup with bacon, cheese and green onions. Easy to make chowder is perfect for cold nights. A delicious soup that is now a family favorite.
Soup lovers, rejoice! A new soup recipe is here. And this one is just as good as the rest of the soup recipes here on Carmel Moments. I absolutely know that you’ve been holding your breath until I posted another one. I just know it! I’m kidding myself into thinking that you really care. Am I right? Am I wrong? I have no idea.
Well, I’ve been home from vacation for about a week. And life has not been very kind. First day we were met with winds and cold temperatures. I mean HELLO! i just came from South Carolina and was wearing a bathing suit and short sleeves all week. Way to ease me into it Pennsylvania!
Now today it’s dreary and raining. I’m about to run into the kitchen and cook me up some more of this soup while I wear my favorite robe and comfy slippers. It’s my coping mechanism. I can’t help that it’s what I wear 75% of the winter. It’s how I deal with my problems. Take or leave it. That and my DIY mocha. I’ll be good until February.
My darling daughter hurt herself while we were on vacation last week. And we didn’t even know it was anything to be concerned about at first but as a day or two went by her foot really started to hurt. And on Friday, the last day she needed help getting around. We knew something was wrong but it was just really odd. Two days had gone by since she originally banged her foot on a metal step.
We like all parents, questioned whether this needed some real attention. We got home on Saturday afternoon and still no improvement. Well, know she’s in a boot and the swelling is going down. She’ll be in a boot for about 3 weeks. Bummer, right? But I’m so thankful that it’s getting better.
Pray for us as we get through this! Thanks friends! You’re the best.
Til we meet and eat again,
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Creamy Baked Potato Soup with Bacon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups milk I use 1% or 2%
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 Russet potatoes baked
- 1/2 shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until crisp. Drain and set aside. Empty any residue from pot.
- Using same pot melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent. Add 2 tablespoon of butter. Allow to melt. Sprinkle flour over buttery onions. Whisk together. It will be clumpy. Gradually pour in milk. Stir to blend.
- Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with bacon, cheese and green onions.
Notes
To cut down cook time, use this method: Scrub potatoes, prick potatoes several times with a fork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then microwave potatoes for about 5 minutes on high. Place in preheated 425 degree oven for about 25 minutes.
Use can peel the potatoes or use with the peel on. Your preference.
Please pass a spoon, I need like 2 of these bowls! Looks delicious!!
Haha, we think alike. I just make potato soup with bacon as well a few nights ago and was going to post it soon. 🙂 Your recipe looks delicious Melanie.
I can just dive in into this soup! Perfect comfort food, and those generous pieces of bacon are so appropriate!
I can totally see why this soup is a new family favorite! Creamy soups are the best ;). Have a wonderful weekend, Melanie!
This looks like the perfect soup for my soup addict self! I love how creamy and full of flavor this is! Such a perfect comfort dish to me!
I am SO in soup mode right now, so this def hits the spot!! especially when it’s a chunky, creamy soup – what’s better than that?!
I know I’m going to sound crazy, but I actually wish it were cold here (in Texas) – I’m not a big fan of 80 degree temps near November… 🙂 I love soups and this looks like a good one!
You can never have too many soup recipes! I often have all of these ingredients on hand too!
This looks yummy. Looking for new soup recipes now that the weather here is getting colder. Have a great weekend. Found you at Show Stopper Saturday linky
Glad to hear your daughter is doing better!!! Hopefully the boot isn’t too much of a pain. . and you can make her lots of this fabulous soup!!! love and pinned!
I’m all about the soup! This one looks delicious, and I bet it is perfect for cool fall days. Sorry to hear about your daughter. Hope the three weeks flies by for her!
Sorry to hear your daughter hurt her foot! Hope it heals quickly. This soup looks amazing. Love the blue bowl!
This soup looks so delicious and definitely so creamy. A perfect soup recipe for the weather right now!
I am rejoicing!!!! Love love this soup. I just want to cozy up with it!
Ooooo mmmm!! After a long day of work, I think I might just have to give this a try! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
You definitely should. So worth it. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Nicole!
Looks like an amazing way to warm up on a crisp autumn day!
Yum we are currently having perfect soup weather. This looks super thick and creamy can’t wait to try!
love love love soup weather
I loooove baked potato soup! As the cold weather approaches this is just a wonderful treat for dinner!
Can’t wait to make this again tonight. I’ve made it before and my family raved over it! Specifically searched your recipe down today, so glad you still had it posted!
That’s awesome. So glad everyone enjoyed it! Love the feedback. Thanks!