This copycat Saltgrass Baked Potato Soup recipe takes hearty to the next level. A creamy, thick and satisfying loaded baked potato soup that is blended down to give a perfect bowl of happiness.
This is truly the best potato soup recipe and typically is more common in the colder months due to the heartiness of the dish. It's my favorite comfort food.
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- What makes this recipe so yummy
- Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Baked Potato Soup Recipe Instructions
- Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Necessary gear: Equipment
- How to store leftovers
- Mel's kitchen notes
- Melanie Cagle
- Other soup recipes I think you'll love
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs
- Saltgrass Baked Potato Soup Recipe
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- If you can imagine, you have all the flavors of the bacon, the green onion, the cream and the potatoes all melted into one creamy soup, it's a loaded potato soup heaven.
- Due to the ease of which the soup comes together this copycat recipe could easily be cooked in either the crock pot or instant pot.
- This recipe uses simple ingredients, there's no fancy shmancy things you need to try to round up. You should have most of this in your pantry.
- A bowl of potato soup is the best thing on a cold day, ultimate comfort food.
- This is a great recipe for using up any leftover baked potatoes.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Baked Potato Soup Recipe Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Hint: This recipe does give a nice thick and creamy soup. Feel free to add more chicken broth if you want to thin it out a bit. The same vice versa, if you like it thicker, add more cheese or even instant potatoes.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Sour Cream - you could add some sour cream to really add to that loaded potato taste. It could also be offered as a garnish.
- Fresh Potatoes - To be honest with you, any potatoes would work in this recipe. Red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes. I prefer the russet potatoes, I feel they're the perfect potatoes because they tend to fall apart more and I like the flavor and starchiness. It helps with the creamy texture.
- Sweet Potato - I haven't tried this with sweet potato, but I would love to hear from you if you try it.
- Red Onion - for more zip offer chopped red onion for garnish.
- Olive Oil - if you don't like the idea of keeping the bacon grease in the dish, dump it and use olive oil.
- Bouillon Cubes - use these to make your chicken broth, if needed.
- Raw Bacon - you could use this instead of cooking it at the beginning. Just throw it in. I'm not a fan of doing it this way.
- All Purpose Flour - to thicken if you don't want to use cream.
- Chicken Stock - instead of broth.
- Garlic Powder - for added flavor.
- Turkey Bacon - instead of regular bacon.
- Bacon bits - sprinkle some on top.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese - this is good for garnish too.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
I like to use my Dutch Oven to make this potato soup. The heavy bottomed nature of it really helps lend an even cooking experience.
You could do with a food processor too to get those veggies chopped nice and fine, although it's not absolutely necessary. You could use a potato masher.
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How to store leftovers
Once the soup has cooled completely it will need to be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will be good for up to 4 days. In fact, due to the nature of this soup and the flavors this Saltgrass Baked Potato Soup recipe will actually taste better the next day!
This soup does not freeze well so be sure to eat up those leftovers and not let any go to waste.
Mel's kitchen notes
If you're in a rush and you have an Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker) you could reduce the cooking time dramatically by pressure cooking the soup.
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Other soup recipes I think you'll love
For another copycat potato recipe you should try these Popeyes Mashed Potatoes, or this popular Thanksgiving Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole. They're both a really great side dish that are perfect for any occasion.
Frequently asked questions: FAQs
Most definitely. It would work terrifically in a slow cooker. Just follow the directions (using a skillet) up until where you've added the garlic and green onions then transfer to a slow cooker for the rest of the recipe. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. This is another great way to cook this soup.
You could mix a slurry with cornstarch and water, but my absolute favorite and what I consider the best thing to do is to add some instant potato flakes. That works a charm!
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Ingredients
- ½ Pound Bacon diced
- 1 Cup Yellow Onions finely diced
- 1 Cup Celery finely diced
- 1 Cup Carrots finely diced
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2-½ teaspoons Creole Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
- 2-½ Pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2-¼ Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
Optional Garnish
- Bacon Pieces
- Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onions
Instructions
- Add the diced bacon to a large Dutch Oven and cook over medium-high heat until cooked well.½ Pound Bacon
- While the bacon is cooking chop the onion, carrots and celery really fine. Using a food processor can help get it fine.1 Cup Yellow Onions, 1 Cup Celery, 1 Cup Carrots
- Add to the bacon and cook together until translucent.
- Add the chopped green onions and garlic and cook another 2 minutes.⅓ Cup Green Onions, 3 Cloves Garlic
- Add the seasonings and mix well.3 teaspoons Black Pepper, 2-½ teaspoons Creole Seasoning, ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
- Add the peeled, chopped potatoes, chicken broth and cream and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.2-½ Pounds Russet Potatoes, 2 Cups Chicken Broth, 2-¼ Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 2 hours like this - over a low heat.
- After two hours everything should be nice and soft, check with a fork. Blend the soup mixture with a stick blender (immersion blender).
- Once nice and smooth add the grated cheddar and stir into the soup until melted.1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Serve with optional garnish of bacon pieces, green onions and cheddar cheese.Bacon Pieces, Grated Cheddar Cheese, Green Onions
Notes
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Original Publish Date: July 22, 2023
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