Loaded Baked Potato Soup
The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the idea that it simmers on its own all day in a slow cooker. —Barbara Bleigh, Colonial Heights, Virginia
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water, divided
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Reviews
I accidentally added the cream in the beginning. Do you think it will be a problem?
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Outstanding! I adapted it for the stove top by cooking the potatoes the night before (tired me forgot it was a crock pot recipe). Used 3 potatoes instead of 2, omitted the spices because I didn't have them and it turned out amazing. This one is a keeper!
This is our favorite and we have tried many. Some are too heavy on dairy for creaminess, some are not quite smooth, but not this one. Made as recommended first time and thoroughly enjoyed, now we add extra potatoes, more green onions for the topping, and some extra bacon as a garnish. Thanks for a winner!
I actually have. A question. When it says half and half cream. Is that like coffee creamer?
After reading the reviews I decided to omit the potato flakes-I didn't have any either-and used two extra potatoes. This is a delicious and hearty soup. I added a small dollop of sour cream with the additional green onions and cheddar cheese on top when I served this soup.
This recipe was great the only thing I think I would do different I would add little more potatoes. It was great !!
While I thought the soup was good, I did make a few changes to make it taste a little more homemade.I omitted the flakes and used 2 additional potatoes as well as using more cream and spices. Also it's not baked potato soup as the potatoes were never baked?
My husband said this was the best soup he's every eaten! My changes were to add 2 tsps. of minced garlic to sauté with onions and we all liked the cheese and green onions so we needed more than suggested for the toppings. My teen son also thought this was one of the best soups. I've started cooking soup once a week so they've had quite a few soups in the last couple of months.
Family hit have been asked to make again good sign