Saltgrass Baked Potato Soup Recipe
This deliciously creamy and soul warming soup is a must during the colder months. A copycat Saltgrass Baked Potato Soup Recipe that's easy to make and tastes just like the real deal cannot be beat.
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Ingredients
- ½ lb Bacon diced
- 1 Cup Yellow Onion finely diced
- 1 Cup Celery finely diced
- 1 Cup Carrots finely diced
- ⅓ Cup Green Onions chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 3 Teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2-½ Teaspoons Creole Seasoning
- ¼ Teaspoon White Pepper
- 2-½ lb Russet Potatoes 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
- Chopped Green Onions
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large Dutch Oven and cook over medium-high heat until cooked well.
- While the bacon is cooking chop the onion, carrots and celery really fine. Using a food processor can help get it fine.
- Add to the bacon and cook together until translucent.
- Add the chopped green onions and garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add the seasonings and mix well.
- Add the peeled, chopped potatoes, chicken broth and cream and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
- 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.
- Serve with optional garnish of bacon pieces, green onions and cheddar cheese.
Notes
This recipe produces a nice thick hearty soup. If you prefer a thinner soup think about adding more chicken broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 653kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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