Read on for the step-by-step directions to turn into a local MasterChef by using the Charleston’s Baked Potato Soup Recipe – a perfect combo of taste and nutrition!
If you’re sick and want a comfort meal that will help you feel better and also be loved by your taste buds? The Charleston’s Baked Potato Soup is here to the rescue. You need not be a detective to deduce where this dish originates from as this info is in its name. This soup calls Charleston, South Carolina its home. One can find the authentic Southern touch in this soup due to the creamy texture and satisfying flavors this comfort food possesses. No matter what the occasion may be making the Charleston’s Baked Potato Soup Recipe will surely turn you into a local celebrity chef.
Charleston’s Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Throw in the main ingredients of the soup, which are diced potatoes, chicken broth, onion, and garlic into a large pot.
- Keep an eye out on the soup that is being prepared, let it boil. Once the liquid starts bubbling and is about to overflow, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. (Another way to know to know that the dish is ready for the next stage is that the potatoes will become tender).
- Since it is a soup, the potatoes must be paste-like, and to achieve that consistency, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash them.
- After that carefully stir in milk and heavy cream and also bring the soup back to a simmer.
- Now for the special touch! Add shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon to the soup. But make sure that the cheese is melted and the bacon is evenly distributed to get just the right flavors in every spoon.
- Finally, season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. The soup tastes best when served hot and garnished with chopped green onions.
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Things to Remember
- Cook the potatoes just right, as overcooking the potatoes may lead to them becoming mushy and spoiling the entire experience.
- Depending on the quantity and consistency you prefer, adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more milk or chicken broth.
- Vegetarians needn’t worry; you can skip the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the soup.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits instead of cooking bacon from scratch.
- This soup tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make a double batch and enjoy leftovers for lunch or dinner.
