Smoked Baked Potato Soup
Made with real smoked baked potatoes and classic toppings like crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream, this Smoked Baked Potato Soup is straight-up comfort food in bowl form.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baked potatoes recipe in notes section below
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 cups milk whole
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub to taste, you can also use salt and pepper
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ½ pound bacon crumbled, divided use
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided use
- 8 ounces sour cream
Instructions
- Bake the potatoes. I love using smoked baked potatoes for this recipe, and there's a link in the notes section for the instructions. You can also bake them however you enjoy baked potatoes most. I like the skin, so having them from the grill or smoker is delicious.2 pounds baked potatoes
- Make the roux. In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.½ cup butter, ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Add liquids and seasonings. Pour in the chicken stock while whisking continuously to prevent lumps, then add the milk. Season with the Beef Rub, whisking until the mixture is completely smooth and starting to thicken.1 cup chicken stock, 4 cups milk, Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub
- Add the potatoes. Cut your cooled potatoes in half and scoop most of the fluffy insides directly into the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. You can also chop up the crispy skins and add them in. This is optional, but I love the texture the skins add.
- Stir in cheese and bacon. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon. The internal heat will melt everything together nicely.½ pound bacon, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces sour cream
- Heat through and finish. Return the pot to low heat and warm the soup through, but don’t bring it to a boil as this can cause the soup to separate. Stir in the heavy cream during the last few minutes.½ cup heavy cream
- Serve with toppings. Ladle the soup into bowls, then let everyone customize their own with the remaining cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced green onions, and dollops of extra sour cream. Enjoy!½ cup green onions, ½ pound bacon, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces sour cream
Notes
Smoked Baked Potatoes
- Make your own following the recipe here
- Make your own following the recipe here
Nutrition
Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg