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Brandy Nelson

My Ooey-Gooey-Ultra-Cheesy-Baked Potato Soup Recipe

4/11/2011

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You may remember about a week ago in my Simple Green review and giveaway post, I mentioned I was making my fabulous and super-sinful baked potato soup that night. This is a dish I only make a few times a year, since it is SOOOOO bad for you. (But so darn good that it's worth it!) I have had a few inquiries about my recipe, and have even been asked for it by one of my lovely sponsors. Well, I always want to make my sponsors happy, so I have decided to share the recipe with you all! Keep in mind, this is NOT low-fat or low calorie. At all. In fact, your arteries may actually scream as you eat it. But don't worry, your arterial shrieking will be drowned out by the moans of satisfaction you're bound to make when eating this thick, rich, and cheesy soup It's actually more of a stew like consistency, not thin and watery like a lot of soups. So yeah. This is a heart attack in a bowl. But remember: Anything in moderation is fine. Why deprive yourself of an occasional treat?

This recipe will make a HUGE pot of soup. Enough to feed your whole family as a main dish AND still have leftovers for lunch the next day! It pairs very well with some crusty bread and a nice, light salad. Hey, you've gotta have something healthy in the mix to balance out all of the cheese, ham, bacon, butter and cream in this soup!

It does take some time to prepare, and it can be a messy recipe, since there is bacon involved, but it's well-worth the time and effort. If you happen to try it, please let me know how you like it! Oh! And if you DO end up making a bit of a mess in the kitchen, Original Concentrated Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner makes clean-up a cinch! I have an active giveaway for some right now...Go check it out by going to my "Current Giveaway" tab and enter to win some for yourself! Okay, enough shameless plugs. On to the recipe!

Brandy's Baked Potato Soup


Ingredients
  • 4 potatoes I like red-skinned, and I leave the skins on.
  • 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 Tsp onion powder. You can use REAL onions to taste, but I HATE them, so I just use powder.
  • 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 6-2/3 cups chicken stock
  • 3-1/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2-1/2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
  • 1-3/4 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1-2/3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese. Can substitute Muenster, if desired.
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano blend
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup Velveeta, cubed for easy melting.
  • 13 ounces bacon - cooked and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked ham, such as honey glazed, diced
  • 3-1/4 green onions, chopped (Optional. Hubby likes em, but I don't.)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce. I like Louisiana Crystal Sauce. (Optional)
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake potatoes for 1 hour, or until done. Set aside to cool.
  2. Melt butter in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender and golden brown. Stir in flour, and cook 5 minutes to make a roux. Pour in chicken stock and water. Add cornstarch and mashed potato flakes. Season with salt, black, white, and crushed red pepper, onion powder, basil and thyme. *I like to add just a 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce at this point. Totally optional, though!* Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the skin from the cooled potatoes, and discard. Dice the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes, and stir into soup, along with the half-and-half. Add most of the bacon,(reserve a couple slices to garnish with) ham, Velveeta, parmesan, cream cheese, havarti and cheddar cheeses. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thick.Remember to stir, stir, stir! You might get a layer of burnt cheese at the bottom otherwise! Spoon into bowls, and garnish with additional shredded cheese, bacon and chopped green onion, if desired.
20 Comments
SandyV
11/25/2012 01:58:25 am

Wow does this look good. I like the addition of ham and Velveeta cheese.

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Elaina link
2/23/2013 11:23:49 am

I've seriously gotta try this recipe!

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Doris Calvert
2/23/2013 11:13:14 pm

Oh my this looks awesome! Especially when it's cold outside, going to try it for sure, thanks!

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Andrea Williams
2/24/2013 04:29:35 am

I've never used mashed potato flakes in my potato soup. I need to try this! Love all the kinds of cheese too. ;)

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Doris Calvert
2/25/2013 01:58:47 pm

Holy, looks good but a lot of work, hope your husband knows how lucky he is!! Since my health problems no way could I make this now so asked hubby and he told me to tell you, ask when she is making it and I will buy you a plane ticket and you can pay her for a bowl, he said he is to lazy for that and he asked how may calories it has:)

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Sarah L
2/26/2013 11:15:55 am

Yes, this is one I'd only make a couple of times a year, but oh,boy, does it sound yummy.

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julie
2/28/2013 01:18:16 am

this sounds awesome and fairly easy:)

yum

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Helga
3/3/2013 05:51:51 am

I love potato soup and this looks delicious!

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Vicki L Hale
3/18/2013 01:20:43 pm

my Dad loves potato soup, I might make this for him

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richelle bowers
3/20/2013 01:35:23 pm

this looks devine

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Lori Taube link
3/27/2013 06:02:17 am

I make something almost exactly like this, and it's amazing!

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Eva Mitton-Urban
3/28/2013 02:26:54 am

Finished shovelling the remainder of the snow - need comfort food. Checked freezer out of Perogies - this looks like just the ticket. Yummy. Looks delicious - looks like another stop to the grocery store.

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Natalie parvis
6/13/2013 06:06:47 am

WOW! That looks so delicious! I'm so making this one!

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June S.
9/24/2013 09:34:07 am

(My Ooey-Gooey-Ultra-Cheesy-Baked Potato Soup Recipe) I'm glad that I stumbled across this good recipe. I am going to make this now that the weather is starting to get a little cooler outside. Looks Yummy!

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Brandy
9/24/2013 09:39:38 am

Oh it is really, really delicious...But not diet-friendly at all. I only make it a few times a year. Definitely great in the colder months!

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Maria Iemma
11/16/2013 06:44:28 am

I was looking for a delicious potato soup recipe and I've found it on this site - I appreciate your sharing it.

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Jamie Knupp
1/6/2014 11:00:04 pm

oh my gosh this looks amazing. It's so cold right now, potato soup would really hit the spot - and this recipe is definitely one I'm going to try. Thanks!

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lisa gonzalez
1/21/2014 10:22:07 am

Last time I made potato soup it gelatinized... don't ask me how. I wanna try again. It's my white whale. Lol

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Danielle
1/29/2014 08:57:08 am

I love making potato soup! It's super easy and super delicious! Something my whole family enjoys. This recipe sounds AMAZING! I was really surprised at the huge list of ingredients though! My husband's a chef, maybe I'll have him make it!!!!!

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Lynn Buttedal
2/19/2014 11:08:14 pm

love this recipe! going to try

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