Creamy, cozy and loaded with flavor, this quick and easy potato soup delivers everything you love about a classic baked potato in one comforting bowl. Crispy bacon, tender red potatoes and fresh green onions come together in a rich, velvety base made simple with Frontier Co-op Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mix. A splash of cream adds extra indulgence, while blending part of the soup creates the perfect balance of smooth and chunky. It’s weeknight-friendly, crowd-pleasing and proof that a hearty homemade soup does not have to mean hours in the kitchen.
Quick & Easy Baked Potato Soup
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Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon raw, chopped
- 4 cups red potatoes peeled & diced
- 1 package Frontier Co-op Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mix
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 chopped green onions
Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheddar, pickled jalapenos
Instructions
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In 4-quart stock pot, cook bacon on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
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In same pot, cook diced potatoes in bacon grease, stirring, for 5 minutes.
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In separate bowl, whisk Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mix with 4 cups water.
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Add soup mixture to stock pot and bring to boil.
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Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Remove pot from heat. Using immersion blender, blend half soup mix, leaving chunks if desired.
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Slowly stir in heavy cream.
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Add bacon and green onions to soup. Stir and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use 2 Tbsp. butter in place of bacon.
- Grab these ingredients and more Frontier Co-op seasonings, spices and soup mixes at Vitacost.
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