It’s cold and rainy/snowy here today. Perfect soup weather. If the weather is crappy where you live, or if you just have a craving for soup, you should give this recipe a try. I have seen and had a million different potato soup recipes but this one is hands down one of my favorites. I spied it over on Reeni’s fabulous blog Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice. Have you checked out her blog? You should…she is crazy talented.
I topped this soup with cheese, bacon and green onions but you could also use sour cream and even broccoli. Anyway you choose to eat it it’s bound to be delicious and filling. Enjoy!!!
Loaded Baked Potato Soup:
(by Reeni)(makes 5-6 bowls)
10 slices Bacon
1 Yellow Onion – diced
4 cloves Garlic – minced
1 tablespoon white vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
7 cups cubed Potatoes – skins on(Yukon Gold/all-purpose or a boiling potato like red or yellow)
6 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley – chopped
1 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Rosemary
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 can(14 oz.) Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Toppings:
Steamed broccoli florets
Sour cream
Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Chopped green onions
Crumbled bacon
Butter
In a large saucepan or soup pot fry the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside. Remove all but two tablespoons of the bacon grease. Saute the onions until tender and translucent. Add the garlic saute until fragrant. Add the vinegar to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
Add the potatoes, broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Steam the broccoli in a steamer pan until tender.
Remove 2 cups of potatoes and smash with a fork or potato smasher. Add back to pan along with the evaporated milk. Bring back to a simmer. Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if needed.
In a small bowl whisk together the corn starch and cold water. Slowly stir the mixture into the soup.
Simmer for five minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for five minutes before serving to allow it to thicken further. Crumble the bacon.
Serve with toppings.
Source: Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice
It’s been raining all day here and I love it! I also love potato soup:) Thanks for the great recipe!
This soup sounds great! I haven’t made potato soup in a while… Will have to add it to the menu next week!
I must give this one a try! I LOVE potato soup and I think this one could be a new love
YUM! Baked potato soup is so good! I always get so excited when I have a bowl….I always end up burning my tongue! Hope you have a fantastic weekend
It’s a thumbs up from me!
Reeni lovers UNITE! This potato soup looks fabulous. It’s a good thing I have two russets sitting here or else I’d HAVE to make a trip to the store!
A perfectly delicious and warming soup on a rainy day!
It is rainy and windy here also. this soup sounds like a great idea!
Guess I need to break down and make some of this soup. Seems everyone and their grandma is on the loaded baked potato soup wagon except for me. I hate being left out!
Great soup! Bacon, cheddar + sour cream = delicious!
Mmm, what a warm and comforting soup – Reeni has the best recipes
Mmm… I know this was good!
talk about a hearty soup! this one can satisfy any and all cravings on a frigid, blustery day.
This looks so delicious! Definitely a perfect soup for rainy/snowy weather!
look fantastic!
This looks so good! Its been a long time since I’ve had potato soup!
Thank you for making my soup! I think you’ve made it once before? I love it. And look at all these sweet comments – makes me feel all warm and snuggly inside.
Super rich and creamy! Perfect for everything. Thanks for this new soup idea.