Description
This indulgent Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup is a comforting blend of creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large Potatoes, russet or golden
- 2.5 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Cold Water
- 0.75 cup Cheddar Cheese, plus more for topping
- 0.75 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 0.5 cup Butter, unsalted
- 0.33 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 cup Green Onion, diced
- 0.5 Yellow Onion, diced, optional
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a pot of salted water. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine chicken stock, diced yellow onions (if using), salt, and ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux and cook until it turns slightly golden for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the roux into the simmering stock mixture, stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
- Gradually mix in the heavy whipping cream until well incorporated, stirring until the soup reaches a creamy consistency.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and add them to the soup. Stir well and let it warm through.
- Spoon the hot soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and diced green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Broth can also be used as an alternative to chicken stock.
- Light cream or milk can decrease the richness of the soup.
- Cornstarch can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Chives can be substituted for green onions for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup, potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food