Golden Loaded Baked Potato Soup
 

I used to think that potato soup was nothing special. Good, warms you up, a quick meal, but nothing delicious and craveable. Totally, completely, wrong. I’m literally craving this soup as I sit here and write about it. There are a few things that make this golden loaded baked potato soup special.

golden loaded baked potato soup is the best potato soup recipe ever! And you wont guess the secret ingredient! ohsweetbasil.com

First, this soup is made with Golden Yukon Potatoes. They are creamier and a little more delightful.

golden loaded baked potato soup is the best potato soup recipe ever! And you wont guess the secret ingredient! ohsweetbasil.com

Second, that Knorr Homestyle stock rears it’s head again. It adds flavor, and fat without adding a ton of butter or bland, liquidy stock. It truly does make a difference. If you can’t find it just use 2 teaspoons of chicken stock granules.
Third, the honey. I know what you are thinking, “This is weird”, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Promise. The creamy soup, with the salty bacon and sharpness from the cheese are all begging for a little hint of sweet. If I didn’t tell you it was there you probably wouldn’t even know it. Well, in this picture you can see the drizzle around the soup, but anyway.

golden loaded baked potato soup is the best potato soup recipe ever! And you wont guess the secret ingredient! ohsweetbasil.com

One thing about the Holidays is that although they are so fun, they are also so busy, stressful and crazy. I love the idea of having a family gathering and making it a soup potluck. You get to concentrate on being together instead of a big, huge crazy meal. Plus, I love seeing all of the family favorite soups that arrive. It’s so fun!

What Potato is a Good Substitute For Yukon Gold?

If you don’t have Yukon Gold potatoes you can substitute equal quantities of:

Any other yellow skin varieites, red skinned potatoes, or white potatoes.

 

What is a Healthy Substitute For Sour Cream?

You can substitute plain yogurt for sour cream.

Low-fat plain yogurt has a similar consistency to sour cream, but is much lower in fat per serving.

Are Potatoes Vegetable?

Potatoes are classified as a vegetable.

But they are a starch and do not count toward a serving of vegetables.

Potatoes can contain a good amount of carbs, but they are also a good source of fiber, as well as vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and manganese.

Golden Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Golden Loaded Baked Potato Soup

5 from 2 votes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Description

this soup is made with Golden Yukon Potatoes. They are creamier and a little more delightful.

Ingredients 

  • 5 Medium to Large Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut in half
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Tub Knorr Homestyle Chicken Stock, or 2 teaspoons better than bouillon
  • 1 Small Onion, Chopped Fine
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3 Cups Skim Milk
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream , or Half and Half
  • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Honey
  • Kosher Salt to Taste, I did about a teaspoon
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 6 Sliced Cooked bacon, we bake ours in the oven at 425. Trust, it's better in the oven
  • Extra Sharp Tillamook Cheese, shredded
  • Sour Cream
  • Extra Honey , for drizzling

Instructions

  • Heat a large stock pot, filled with water, to medium-high.
  • Add the potatoes and cook until just tender.
  • Drain the potatoes, and peel off the skins. I left a few pieces on, but you don't have to.
  • Chop the potatoes into 1/2" pieces and set aside.
  • Take 3/4 of the potatoes and mash them. Add them back in with the potatoes.
  • Return to your stock pot and heat it up to medium heat.
  • Add the unsalted butter and the tub of Knorr Homestyle Stock.
  • Heat, whisking occassionally until melted, and add the onion.
  • Cook until transleucent, about 3-4 min.
  • Quickly whisk in the flour and continue to whisk for about 1 minute in order to cook out the flour taste. The mixture should be clumpy, and golden in color.
  • Add the cream and milk, whisking as you pour in order to dissolve the lumps.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn down to simmer until it begins to thicken, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream, honey, and seasonings.
  • Add the potatoes back in, and continue to cook for another 5-10 min.
  • Serve in bowls, topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and a drizzle of honey.
  • You will love it!

Notes

left overs will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 929kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 1673mgFiber: 6gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2407IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 3mg
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: All Your Favorite Fall Recipes to Warm up to

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