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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: American, Soups
Author: Melanie Cagle

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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
  • 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

This recipe produces a nice thick hearty soup. If you prefer a thinner soup think about adding more chicken broth.
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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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