Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
Creamy Baked Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to the creamiest texture without using heavy cream. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sausage Pancake Bites and The Best Buttery Soft Pretzel Bites.
Why This Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Russet potatoes
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
- Optional: Crispy bacon
- Optional: Chives
- Optional: Sour cream
- Optional: Shredded cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Peel and dice into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
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How to Make Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
- Boil Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Blend: Blend the potatoes until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Simmer: Simmer the soup with chicken broth, milk, and seasonings until heated through.
- Stir in Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the potatoes. They become watery and the soup won't be as creamy.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge to save time.
- Make-ahead tip: Make the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
- Presentation tip: Garnish with crispy bacon, chives, and a dollop of sour cream for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
Freezing Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.
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Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Chives
Optional Toppings
- Crispy bacon
- Chives
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Blend: Blend the potatoes until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Simmer: Simmer the soup with chicken broth, milk, and seasonings until heated through.
- Stir in Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: Prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sat. Fat: 8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, prepare the soup a day ahead and reheat gently on the stove.
Overcooking the potatoes can make the soup watery. Be sure not to overcook them.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Milk and a little flour can be used to thicken the soup without using heavy cream.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Baked Potato Soup: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
