Baked Potato and Bacon Soup

Gluten Free
Baked Potato and Bacon Soup
45 min.
100
21kcal

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Baked Potato and Bacon Soup, a delightful dish that’s perfect for chilly days or cozy nights. This gluten-free recipe serves up to a crowd of 100, making it an ideal starter or snack for large gatherings. Imagine the creamy, rich flavor of baked potatoes combined with crispy bacon and aromatic seasonings that will warm your heart and soul.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a bowl of this hearty soup that boasts an impressive fusion of textures and flavors. The natural sweetness of the baking potatoes melds perfectly with the savory crunch of bacon, while the infusion of garlic and green onions elevates the taste profile to new heights. A splash of 1% low-fat milk gives the soup its creamy consistency, ensuring each spoonful is a delight.

Whether served as a comforting starter or a satisfying snack, this Baked Potato and Bacon Soup is not only rich in flavor but also low in calories, with only 21 kcal per serving! Enjoy topping it off with shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of bright green onions for an extra touch of flavor and nutrition. So gather your friends and family, and let this exquisite soup warm the heart and nourish the soul, one bowl at a time!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • 2.5 pounds baking potatoes 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced
  • 3.8 cups milk 1% low-fat
  • 1.5 cups beef broth fat-free
  • 2.3 cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat finely

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • potato masher
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly. Partially mash potatoes, including skins, with a potato masher; set aside.
  3. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  4. Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
  5. Add onion to bacon drippings in pan; saut minutes.
  6. Add salt, garlic, and bay leaf; saut 2 minutes.
  7. Add potato, milk, pepper, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley, if desired. Top individual servings with bacon, green onions, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories21kcal
Protein17.19%
Fat28.54%
Carbs54.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.33
Glycemic Load
1.71
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.0982608759533%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:21.31kcal
1.07%
Fat:0.69g
1.06%
Saturated Fat:0.31g
1.93%
Carbohydrates:2.95g
0.98%
Net Carbohydrates:2.72g
0.99%
Sugar:0.68g
0.75%
Cholesterol:1.73mg
0.58%
Sodium:32.95mg
1.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.93g
1.87%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.65%
Potassium:77.98mg
2.23%
Phosphorus:21.25mg
2.12%
Calcium:19.09mg
1.91%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.33%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.27%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.26%
Vitamin C:1.04mg
1.25%
Vitamin K:1.3µg
1.24%
Magnesium:4.47mg
1.12%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes