Disney Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound bacon, roughly chopped1 medium yellow onion, diced1 large carrot, peeled and diced3/4 cup diced celery4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced4 medium red potatoes, diced1/4 cup flour2 cups chicken or vegetable stockCoarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste4 cups heavy whipping creamOptional garnishes: chopped chives, bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1. In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
2. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVE19M2.
2. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.
Serving Size: 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVE19M2.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 1,106.2
- Total Fat: 78.5 g
- Cholesterol: 262.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,274.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 80.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
- Protein: 23.9 g
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