Simply Delicious Sunday [6] ~ Loaded Baked Potato Soup



LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP
3 tablespoons butter
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups hot water
1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
6 large Yukon potatoes, peeled 3 potatoes diced and 3 potatoes finely grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Whisk together the hot water and bouillon base.
  • Melt butter in a skillet and saute onion until tender.
  • Stir in flour until golden.
  • Gradually add 1 cup of the broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining broth and blend well.
  • Add in the bacon, potatoes, salt, pepper, basil and thyme.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in heavy and sour cream and heat through.
  • Garnish each bowl with green onions and cheese.
I also participate in the memes: Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie, Favorite Ingredient Friday hosted by Kathryn at Overwhelmed with Joy, Freezer Food Friday hosted by MJ at mjpuzzlemom, Scrumptious Sunday hosted by Meredith at Mercedes Rocks, Homemaker Mondays hosted by Robyn at 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven, Making a Happy Home Monday hosted by LL at As for me and my house..., Tempt My Tummy Tuesday hosted by Lisa at Blessed with Grace, Slow Cooking Thursday & Tips on Tuesday hosted by Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom, $5 Dinners is hosted by Erin at $5 DInners and Tempt my Tummy Tuesday hosted by Lisa at Blessed with Grace. Doing them all make great additions to help keeping me on track and finding so new recipes!

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10 comments:

Alice said...

Oh, this sounds so good! My husband and son will love it! I think we'll be eating it either tonight or tomorrow at lunch. Thanks!

And, thanks for visiting my blog. I love reading all the comments, so thanks for leaving one :O).

Rosie said...

Hi Tammy, this sounds a good comforting soup one that sounds perfect for a winters treat in my neck of the woods!

Rosie x

Martha said...

Sounds so yummy! I have so many good recipes and photos to post - now if only I could find the time! How did I use to fit blogging into my schedule? I just can't seem to do it lately!
Hope all is well with you. I miss stopping by every day to see what kind of fun stuff you have happening over here!

Scribbit said...

We have a similar recipe that everyone loves--good stuff!

Unknown said...

This sounds yummy. There's nothing like a baked potato with everything on it. I make my own version of this soup too. Although you can't beat our local BBQ joint's baked potatoes smothered in brisket along with the other stuff!

Susan Demeter said...

I'm not playing in this meme, but this sounds soooo good!!! I'm printing this off :)

Anonymous said...

Hubby will love this Tamy! I though have a texture problem with potato's.

Anonymous said...

Looks rich and creamy, just right for a cold winter day.

Sherrie said...

Hi Tammy,
Your Potato Soup sounds divine and Yummy!! Mine is posted. One of my favorite recipes, Carrot Cake! Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Forgetfulone said...

This sounds like a delicious recipe. What a keeper!