Warm up with a comforting bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup made with HORMEL® Homestyle Mashed Potatoes and HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits. This rich and creamy soup features smooth mashed potatoes as its base, providing a hearty and satisfying texture. Topped with crispy, savory HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits, this soup delivers a delightful combination of flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing starter at your next gathering, this loaded baked potato soup is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
4 servings
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| ½ | small onion, chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon flour |
| 1 | (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth |
| ½ | cup milk |
| 1 | (20-ounce) package HORMEL® Homestyle Mashed Potatoes |
| 1 | (3-ounce) jar HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits, divided |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | |
| Suggested toppings: remaining HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and sour cream. |
Directions
- In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in flour.
- Add broth and milk. Bring to boil. Whisk until thickened. Lower heat to medium.
- Add potatoes; breaking up with spoon until smooth. Stir in half of the bacon. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve soup with suggested toppings.