Copycat Panera Baked Potato Soup
Do you love Panera’s baked potato soup? Then you’ll love this copycat version! It’s so rich and creamy!
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 3 tsp chicken base I use Better Than Bouillon
- 4 large potatoes peeled & diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese cut in cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/3 cup diced cooked bacon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes, chicken stock and chicken base in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- In another large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
- Using a wire whisk, whisk in the flour gradually so no lumps form. Let this "paste" bubble for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the stock/potato mixture, stirring well so no lumps form. Cook until liquid thickens, about 5 or so minutes.
- Add the cream and the cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted.
- Season with the salt and pepper. Add the cooked bacon and chopped chives; heat through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 854IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg