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Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup {vegetarian}

February 19, 2015 by funnyloveblog 15 Comments

So, so good.  IMG_5057

So, you know it’s cold.  My friend Amanda makes fun of me when I say it’s freezing here, but it is currently 13 degrees outside and is supposed to get down to 8 or below tonight, so my all measures it’s effing freezing.   And so we need soup!

There was a restaurant we used to go to a TON in undergrad; it was right near campus but was kind of a legit restaurant instead of one of the fake Aramark restaurants that take your meal plan and have kind of the same foods at every location.  This was locally owned and had this baked potato soup that was just ridiculously good.  Now, I’ve spent years trying to recreate it and am definitely not there yet, but this version of baked potato soup is REALLY good.  I cheat time by “baking” the potatoes in the microwave, and half of them get pureed and half of them stay in pieces so that we don’t have soup that’s too smooth.  I have a thing with really smooth soups – I like them, but I also have a hard time counting them as a meal.  


So, chunky soups ftw.  

The ingredients are easy!  You’ll need potatoes, celery, onion, green onions, cheddar, heavy cream, vegetable (or chicken) stock, and sour cream.  EVEN BETTER is if you have leftover baked potatoes because then this soup takes approximately 5 seconds to make.  Approximately.  IMG_5026

Like I said, I prick my potatoes all over and microwave them for about 20 minutes until they’re super tender, then I let them sit until they’re cool enough to handle.  While that’s happening, start on the rest of the veggies!  Heat a large soup pot to medium heat with some olive oil, and chop the celery and the onion.  IMG_5028

Add the celery and onion to the pot, and let it cook for 5 minutes or so to soften just a bit.  IMG_5029

While that’s happening, grate the cheese and slice the scallions for later.  IMG_5031

Then, add the stock.  IMG_5033

Increase the heat to medium-high and let the liquids come to a boil.  While that’s happening, use your fingers to peel most of the potato.  The skin should come off easily!  Don’t worry about getting every little bit – some skin adds great texture to the soup.  IMG_5035

Cut the potatoes into a bite-sized dice.  We’ll puree half and use half for texture at the end.  IMG_5046

Now, when the stock and veggies come to a boil in the soup pot, add 2/3 or so of the potatoes to the mixture.  IMG_5037

Then add 2/3 of the cheese.  IMG_5039

And the cream and sour cream!  IMG_5043

Stir everything together, and use a blender or immersion blender to combine the soup into a puree.  It should be really smooth, so be patient!  Also be careful that you don’t blow up your kitchen if you’re using a regular blender.  I hear that happens.  IMG_5044

When the soup is pureed, add the remaining potato and most of the scallions to the pot.  IMG_5048

Stir everything together, and taste!  Add as much salt and pepper as you think this needs.  IMG_5050

Then, we garnish with the remaining cheese and scallions and call it a day.  IMG_5051

Now, I know that loaded baked potatoes come with bacon a lot of the time, but due to the fact that I have a gazillion vegetarians in my life we’ll just have to be ok with it this one time.  But…you could totally start this dish with bacon fat, or crumble some bacon on top for serving.  Just saying.  IMG_5059

Even without the bacon, though, this is ridiculously good.  Super creamy and flavorful, even though the flavors we’re using are pretty simple.  That’s what makes a loaded baked potato so good though, right?  Very familiar, comforting flavors.  Bring it on, 8 degrees.  We’ve got this.  IMG_5053

Loaded Baked Potato Soup {vegetarian}
2015-02-19 03:53:53
Serves 6
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and chopped
  2. 2 ribs celery, diced
  3. 1/2 medium onion, diced
  4. 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  5. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  6. 8 ounces cheddar, grated
  7. 1/2 cup sour cream
  8. 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  9. salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, add the celery and onion with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened, then add the stock. Cook for 5 more minutes to heat the stock through, then add 2/3 each of the chopped potato and the cheese, the cream, and the sour cream. Stir to combine.
  2. Using a blender or immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until very smooth. Return to the pot, and add the remaining chopped potatoes and most of the scallions. Stir, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Garnish with extra cheese and scallions, and serve!
Notes
  1. I bake my potatoes in the microwave for about 25 minutes, but use any cooking method you like!
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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    This soup looks so incredibly creamy and delicious. Perfect for the cold weather here in Australia now!

    Reply
  2. Taylor says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    I made it and it turned out BEAUTIFULLY and it’s super creamy it’s the soup to end all soups!

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog says

      February 25, 2015 at 12:53 PM

      Yay, I’m so glad! It’s a great one for these cold days. So happy you liked it.

      Reply
  3. Kyleigh says

    May 9, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Made this tonight with homemade veggie broth, and OMG!!! Best potato soup I’ve ever had. I threw some chopped bacon on top for the non-vegetarians.

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog says

      May 9, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      So glad you liked it! It’s definitely a favorite of ours.

      Reply
  4. Alyssa says

    January 25, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    I made this using coconut cream, added a tsp of butter and topped with cilantro. It was delicious.

    Reply
  5. Lily says

    June 27, 2016 at 6:34 PM

    Woowwwww. I probably eat this once a week with my mom. Its our go to soup recipe because its so creamy and flavorful! I’ve missed baked potato soup so much since I went vegetarian and this one is just as great. P.S. Don’t put veggie bacon in. It doesn’t add much flavor and gives it a weird texture. Bleh.

    Reply
    • funnyloveblog says

      June 27, 2016 at 6:58 PM

      Haha, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I love this as is, but I agree, bacon needs to be bacon. Smoked almonds on top would give that same effect though!

      Reply
  6. Brooke says

    March 26, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    Just made this and it is SOOOOO TASTY. I used carrots instead of celery (since I didn’t have any) and a black pepper white cheddar (tillamook). It seriously tastes like Heaven in a bowl. Thanks for the easy recipe!!

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    • funnyloveblog says

      March 26, 2017 at 5:10 PM

      YUM to the black pepper cheese! That sounds ridiculously good. I’m glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply

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