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This soup was delicious! It's the first time I've made potato soup; it did not disappoint! My family and I loved it.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pajamaangel"},"reviewBody":"This soup is absolutely delicious! I, too, added some bacon in the soup and saved some for the garnish. We love our bacon! I think this soup has as much flavor if not more than some restaurant potato soups! Will definitely make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BGIdesigner"},"reviewBody":"This soup is delicious! I took the advice of another reviewer and did not use the cheddar cheese soup, I used sharp shredded cheddar cheese instead. My husband and I both loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shellybailey"},"reviewBody":"I used all 4 potatoes. Additionally I used a whole pound of thick sliced peppered bacon divided. I used 1\/2 the bacon in the soup and saved the other half to garnish. For a little punch, garnish with pepper jack cheese. My adult kids LOVE this soup. They made me make it 3 times in one month and invited friends so there were no leftovers. I've shared it at least a half a dozen times!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JeffLaura2001"},"reviewBody":"Make this usually 2x per month. Family LOVES it! Works great in the crockpot. I like to make it ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator. Then put it in the crockpot for dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"audra13"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe, easy to make. Tastes so much more flavorful than any other potato soup recipe out there.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"agudang"},"reviewBody":"My family begs me to make this soup all the time not matter the weather hot or cold. Best potato soup I have every eat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"momax2"},"reviewBody":"This was very easy to make; it was also the best potato soup I have eaten. It makes a lot, but leftovers are usually gone within a day or two.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wmssquad"},"reviewBody":"Made this for dinner tonight, and it lived up to the earlier reviews. Easy and tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carol_ds"},"reviewBody":"I made this to go with Sunday supper when my uncle came over to watch football. Everyone filled up on soup before the main course was served!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bwinfrey269"},"reviewBody":"Loved this! I have made this a tradition with my family when it gets cold. We can't wait until the winter time of year when we can have baked potato soup again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shellybailey"},"reviewBody":"This is the best potato soup I've ever ate and so easy to make. I put the potatos in to bake and then start frying the bacon (I use a whole pound of thick peppered bacon 1\/2 goes in soup, one half reserved for garnishing). Once I have added all the ingredients to the soup kettle, I start to heat it up. A few minutes longer and the baked potatoes are done. I cut them up while they are still very hot and add to the warm mixture and stir in sour cream. It is then hot enough to serve instantly. My family is crazy about this soup. I usually make it once or twice a month. A great and quick meal for unexpected, hungry guests.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"recipehound54"},"reviewBody":"Very easy to make and most of the ingredients are the kind that people often have on hand. I added the bacon to the soup toward the end of the cooking time and saved a few crumbles for the top garnish. I may tinker with this next time by adding some chives and maybe trying to make a white sauce with sharp cheddar cheese added rather than using the cheddar soup. There was a hint of a \"processed\" cheddar taste that I wasn't wild about and this might also reduce the sodium level as well. A little liquid smoke goes a long way; I heated the soup on low about an extra ten minutes to let the flavors blend a little more and it helped. I will definitely make this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"murrbry615"},"reviewBody":"This was so yummy if you like thick creamy soups!! Me and my husband love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TJTrails"},"reviewBody":"I make this soup a lot & consider it one of my best recipe finds. My whole family loves it. I usually use 5 large baking potatoes & with lots of cheddar cheese & at least a pound of bacon for topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marciedarciestuff"},"reviewBody":"It wasn't nasty but we prefer the Cheeseburger Paradise soup and will stick with that.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"73199"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is so wonderful!! I made two minor changes: since I didn't have baked potatos on hand, I \"baked\" my potatoes in the microwave! Also, I am on a red-meat fast right now and decided to saute onion and garlic in olive oil, instead of using powders and bacon. This turned out to be a GREAT adjustment! Also, to get the wonderful smoked ham flavor, I used GOYA Ham Flavor Concentrate- it was really, really amazing!! What a fantastic recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"khanna1018"},"reviewBody":"This is a fantastic and simple potato soup. A few changes I made: 6-8 baking potatoes (we like it chunky), 1\/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp onion powder, 1\/2 tsp white pepper. I plan on making this all through the winter! Thanks!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"l2bake"},"reviewBody":"Very Good Soup!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen curnes","givenName":"karen","familyName":"curnes"},"reviewBody":"This soup is so good. I made it for the soup supper at church last year and it was a big hit. I had lots of requests for the recipe. I am making it again this year. The family loves this recipe too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"texasyelorose"},"reviewBody":"I decided to make this soup because of the high rating by reviewers and the magazine but I did not like this soup at all. I think it was the worcestershire sauce. It just didn't seem to work with the other flavors. will not make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"martinna"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I love this soup. 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Love this recipe, easy to make. Tastes so much more flavorful than any other potato soup recipe out there.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2017 02:30","GUID":"24d7da34ecd246a5b95fe01c26f9ddb0","MemberId":4187898,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"audra13","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2017 02:30"},{"Comment":"
This soup is delicious! I took the advice of another reviewer and did not use the cheddar cheese soup, I used sharp shredded cheddar cheese instead. My husband and I both loved it.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2017 18:47","GUID":"5d148283fa3f4372b11ec349126f1c82","MemberId":8818111,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BGIdesigner","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2017 18:47"},{"Comment":"
Make this usually 2x per month. Family LOVES it! Works great in the crockpot. I like to make it ahead of time and put it in the refrigerator. Then put it in the crockpot for dinner.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/06\/2015 20:19","GUID":"7b063779d1dd4f459c4077b0fff70b1d","MemberId":5606486,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JeffLaura2001","SubmittedDate":"08\/06\/2015 20:19"},{"Comment":"
This soup is absolutely delicious! I, too, added some bacon in the soup and saved some for the garnish. We love our bacon! I think this soup has as much flavor if not more than some restaurant potato soups! Will definitely make again!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"cdbb56f4680f431a88e560da406cb9de","MemberId":1603339,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pajamaangel","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2014 17:49"},{"Comment":"
Very easy to make and most of the ingredients are the kind that people often have on hand. I added the bacon to the soup toward the end of the cooking time and saved a few crumbles for the top garnish. I may tinker with this next time by adding some chives and maybe trying to make a white sauce with sharp cheddar cheese added rather than using the cheddar soup. There was a hint of a "processed" cheddar taste that I wasn't wild about and this might also reduce the sodium level as well. A little liquid smoke goes a long way; I heated the soup on low about an extra ten minutes to let the flavors blend a little more and it helped. I will definitely make this again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"a571f188901e459d8c9a542446dc4192","MemberId":4246730,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"recipehound54","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2014 15:04"},{"Comment":"
This soup was great and easy to make. I bought real bacon pieces and added them to the soup and then added more on top with the cheese. It was delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d175313debf9455a87205e1f7ba22ccb","MemberId":7062992,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Pattonjaj","SubmittedDate":"12\/18\/2013 11:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2013 20:09","GUID":"a1625bb8cda34bd2b56dd8e90232083a","MemberId":6460283,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kaksb","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2013 20:09"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2013 20:30","GUID":"7e79f65e540742eb966781c15c6b3082","MemberId":7194744,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ariesgirl1961","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2013 20:30"},{"Comment":"
Made this for dinner tonight, and it lived up to the earlier reviews. Easy and tasty.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"03\/20\/2013 01:26","GUID":"0da71ee4b8ed4b278e7efa02ef4d66bb","MemberId":2540812,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"wmssquad","SubmittedDate":"03\/20\/2013 01:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/11\/2013 19:37","GUID":"bdfe4a7f02f24608b42b6f0ba076cb9d","MemberId":6795908,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"foersters","SubmittedDate":"03\/11\/2013 19:37"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2013 19:00","GUID":"ce08df8c5b084a5086b1010422a458b9","MemberId":6229905,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"PGeist","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2013 19:00"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"03\/06\/2013 10:26","GUID":"432a1780d81c488f934040a4e043a5de","MemberId":7120399,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Aandersom","SubmittedDate":"03\/06\/2013 10:26"},{"Comment":"
Great easy recipe for potato soup! I usually leave out the Worcestershire sauce and the liquid smoke... The bacon gives it enough of a smoky flavor for us. Great dinner served with a salad!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2013 10:23","GUID":"1969e445167a4c4cac04f9280c710ee1","MemberId":988113,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"valanddansmith","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2013 10:23"},{"Comment":"
AWESOME..The whole family loved it!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2013 13:13","GUID":"b2cb392b2aaa4eefb75b5e77fc813a7a","MemberId":7101113,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"littlycabby","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2013 13:13"},{"Comment":"
This was so yummy if you like thick creamy soups!! Me and my husband love it!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"11\/24\/2012 22:09","GUID":"6c19baf2f1804e28ae2faaaa772812b6","MemberId":6860702,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"murrbry615","SubmittedDate":"11\/24\/2012 22:08"},{"Comment":"
Made this for the first time.......My family loved it! Served it with garlic bread......It was fantastic!! Doing this again and again!!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2012 17:29","GUID":"dd3d76cc293543419ee40d883e8003c9","MemberId":1377690,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ebskinner1","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2012 17:29"},{"Comment":"
I love potato soup and this was a good one!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"03\/12\/2012 15:47","GUID":"3422724fa95d4bd0a7e122f6dadb5494","MemberId":2526647,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"momio","SubmittedDate":"03\/12\/2012 15:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2012 13:07","GUID":"3125a4e9ca8548f39f1fe6aa3f482c76","MemberId":1217157,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"farrellnm","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2012 13:07"},{"Comment":"
I made this soup for a second time today. Because of a lack of time, I used a package of bacon bits instead of actually cooking bacon. It was just as good as the first time I made it! This is now my favorite potato soup recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 02:42","GUID":"a387dd7a3c4c4e97a454d7d1beb7b2dc","MemberId":6382863,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmd323","SubmittedDate":"12\/28\/2011 02:52"},{"Comment":"
I made this to go with Sunday supper when my uncle came over to watch football. Everyone filled up on soup before the main course was served!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2011 15:05","GUID":"669042594bbf469a9272668867c36944","MemberId":5398876,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Michelle","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2011 15:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2011 12:44","GUID":"AB2B0C1D89764AB7B8ACCD64B2BC85FB","MemberId":3947075,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jr0225","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2011 12:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2011 14:33","GUID":"ecce56cde9d0473fb20e99f2454244f8","MemberId":5246473,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MsHeather","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2011 14:33"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"03\/29\/2011 23:59","GUID":"e384ba1b31d54b099d7ffd6be9a0535c","MemberId":5908290,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"suszieq2013","SubmittedDate":"03\/29\/2011 23:59"},{"Comment":"
It wasn't nasty but we prefer the Cheeseburger Paradise soup and will stick with that.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"03\/05\/2011 14:18","GUID":"82123c13373d4c7086eb7546d5795838","MemberId":3221145,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"marciedarciestuff","SubmittedDate":"03\/05\/2011 14:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"01\/17\/2011 19:30","GUID":"8aefc0238be84b2aa853d234f2ce7aeb","MemberId":5769023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tinliz_e","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2011 19:30"},{"Comment":"
So simple & tasty...a new go to for our family<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2010 20:17","GUID":"6b4872a4fc114a94a9ae5207bc0024d9","MemberId":5678568,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cathyswis","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2010 20:17"},{"Comment":"
This was very easy to make; it was also the best potato soup I have eaten. It makes a lot, but leftovers are usually gone within a day or two.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2010 20:52","GUID":"33247E38058F48178D2554269B38DFE1","MemberId":1024666,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"momax2","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2010 20:52"},{"Comment":"
This soup had nice flavor. A little thicker than I was expecting. I added a little salt and extra cheese into the soup. Yum!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"11\/11\/2010 10:59","GUID":"ec10532ce8994e6daa89ddbb184e0c43","MemberId":5316424,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Zlo3d2","SubmittedDate":"11\/11\/2010 10:59"},{"Comment":"
My family begs me to make this soup all the time not matter the weather hot or cold. Best potato soup I have every eat.<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"11\/07\/2010 20:56","GUID":"94318f0ed6444de084b512750cb81c33","MemberId":2140574,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"agudang","SubmittedDate":"11\/07\/2010 20:56"},{"Comment":"
Loved this! I have made this a tradition with my family when it gets cold. We can't wait until the winter time of year when we can have baked potato soup again!<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2010 11:26","GUID":"6d8a88eec6f04c8caf099a28b8ece358","MemberId":3021515,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bwinfrey269","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2010 11:26"},{"Comment":"
I make this soup a lot & consider it one of my best recipe finds. My whole family loves it. I usually use 5 large baking potatoes & with lots of cheddar cheese & at least a pound of bacon for topping.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2008 16:50","GUID":"31ee1dbfc0864ebb8bfb151b32c9df0d","MemberId":1261407,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"TJTrails","SubmittedDate":"10\/17\/2010 17:12"},{"Comment":"
My family enjoyed it, but I thought it was a little too rich tasting.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"10\/14\/2010 21:31","GUID":"e01dbf1bdaf348dda9e16e5c7f31d2bf","MemberId":4315369,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"ndcusick","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2010 21:31"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2010 11:16","GUID":"bbd8e6e4c9bb42628bff56a5e3b7939e","MemberId":5475341,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"bdunn1963","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2010 11:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2010 10:47","GUID":"fc3ca11521f545a6a7cde6ac5dd7dfb8","MemberId":4803062,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"cohnbj@hotmail.com","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2010 10:47"},{"Comment":"
My fussy wife & son loved this soup. When I make it again I think I'll leave the sour cream out as I feel it was better before this addition and I had to add salt after. I may also add clams (and maybe leave the cheese soup out,or not). Excellent soup.<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2010 20:19","GUID":"8b6664db4386429599aff157c3527bb5","MemberId":4982362,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"YTT","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2010 20:19"},{"Comment":"
Very Good Soup!<\/p>","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"10\/02\/2010 15:57","GUID":"FE0EF690E12F4D44A34726DE3BF99197","MemberId":2030987,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"l2bake","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2010 15:57"},{"Comment":"
This is the best potato soup I've ever ate and so easy to make. I put the potatos in to bake and then start frying the bacon (I use a whole pound of thick peppered bacon 1\/2 goes in soup, one half reserved for garnishing). Once I have added all the ingredients to the soup kettle, I start to heat it up. A few minutes longer and the baked potatoes are done. I cut them up while they are still very hot and add to the warm mixture and stir in sour cream. It is then hot enough to serve instantly. My family is crazy about this soup. I usually make it once or twice a month. A great and quick meal for unexpected, hungry guests.<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"05\/12\/2010 01:20","GUID":"6c2b2ce429e94cfb9f87e87c8d65036c","MemberId":3436916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shellybailey","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2010 21:25"},{"Comment":"
I used all 4 potatoes. Additionally I used a whole pound of thick sliced peppered bacon divided. I used 1\/2 the bacon in the soup and saved the other half to garnish. For a little punch, garnish with pepper jack cheese. My adult kids LOVE this soup. They made me make it 3 times in one month and invited friends so there were no leftovers. I've shared it at least a half a dozen times!<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"05\/12\/2010 01:20","GUID":"6c2b2ce429e94cfb9f87e87c8d65036c","MemberId":3436916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shellybailey","SubmittedDate":"05\/12\/2010 01:20"},{"Comment":"
This soup is so good. I made it for the soup supper at church last year and it was a big hit. I had lots of requests for the recipe. I am making it again this year. The family loves this recipe too.<\/p>","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2010 10:43","GUID":"65f315e0a71e4694a42619440586de57","MemberId":3182416,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"karen curnes","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2010 10:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2010 12:51","GUID":"68104EC522C84E3D999019174EE2EEA7","MemberId":3552105,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"kafaughn","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2010 12:51"},{"Comment":"
It's our favorite potato soup recipe!! Delicious and easy to make!!!<\/p>","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2009 12:47","GUID":"bf90631b34db445ea6afe96e33a353bc","MemberId":4337517,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AngelesJohnson","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2009 12:47"},{"Comment":"
This is a fantastic and simple potato soup. A few changes I made: 6-8 baking potatoes (we like it chunky), 1\/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp onion powder, 1\/2 tsp white pepper. I plan on making this all through the winter! Thanks!!<\/p>","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2009 20:58","GUID":"eb838dc4428e494aa31d0692b0a39037","MemberId":4173514,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"khanna1018","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2009 20:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":45,"DateRated":"10\/20\/2009 19:54","GUID":"3d4f02d7a1d549168ebd92c7447b3941","MemberId":4422423,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Joleen018","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2009 19:54"},{"Comment":"
This soup was really good. I cut the recipe in half, only used 1\/2 teaspoon of garlic and worcestershire sauce and did not use the liquid smoke. Even using such a small amount of garlic powder, it was still pretty strong. It is a very fast soup to make.<\/p>","CommentId":46,"DateRated":"10\/15\/2009 18:51","GUID":"e1f7b09b7ed44457977a237ef4a53715","MemberId":4466256,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"momof2nc","SubmittedDate":"10\/15\/2009 18:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":47,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2009 16:28","GUID":"d2fcedd1778d4ab1a350cfbdc9f38075","MemberId":3523715,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mgewart2","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2009 16:28"},{"Comment":"Soup was excellent! I made it the first time with the full 2 tsp. of garlic powder, WAY too overpowering. Second time cut garlic powder back to 1\/2 tsp., and everyone was much more pleased! Very filling and yummy!\r\n","CommentId":48,"DateRated":"","GUID":"db790d6a73fe492a85b112b82500d8cd","MemberId":2843291,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Alicia021","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2009 16:35"},{"Comment":"
My husband and I love this soup. I made it with leftover ham instead of bacon, and it was really good.<\/p>","CommentId":49,"DateRated":"02\/01\/2009 09:24","GUID":"cce7115b2ae045cab06ff61ea1561a76","MemberId":2142710,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"martinna","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2009 09:25"},{"Comment":"
RE: Easy Baked Potato Soup<\/p>
My family just loves this soup and cannot wait for me to make it again and again! It is so easy to throw together and has fantastic flavor.<\/p>
MichelleBlu<\/p>","CommentId":50,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7fca99285d9a458cb6824160c362a373","MemberId":1235344,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"LEIGHBLU","SubmittedDate":"12\/17\/2008 08:37"},{"Comment":"
I decided to make this soup because of the high rating by reviewers and the magazine but I did not like this soup at all. I think it was the worcestershire sauce. It just didn't seem to work with the other flavors. will not make again.<\/p>","CommentId":51,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2008 12:32","GUID":"749EC98E16064EB8BB0DAC22F3313439","MemberId":874658,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"texasyelorose","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2008 12:38"},{"Comment":"
Thanks for sharing this great recipe. I tried it last night after my husband had day surgery and he really wanted some potato soup. We both loved it. TX Hashie<\/p>","CommentId":52,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f6e3c0cbb7504152bcf913e57eebfe1b","MemberId":2818315,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"TXHashie","SubmittedDate":"11\/18\/2008 17:28"},{"Comment":"
Okay, I chose to try this recipe as I was remembering how much I loved my Grandma's growing up. While I was making it, there were times it did not took extremely appealing. However, once I added the sour cream, and it was creamer with a beautiful color, I felt there was hope. This soup was awesome, and I will definately be making it again! The flavor was wonderful, and with the shredded cheddar and bacon (I added some to the soup as well), it was to die for!<\/p>","CommentId":53,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4e52d290db00423f9ad884a3fbac94f8","MemberId":3343411,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kennedyjl","SubmittedDate":"11\/12\/2008 19:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":54,"DateRated":"11\/04\/2008 11:13","GUID":"8176a8735add451cb7c9c27e4bdb006d","MemberId":2519326,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dananunes514@aol.com","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2008 11:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":55,"DateRated":"10\/01\/2008 12:58","GUID":"04A54A120279420E8335C42607FAD94A","MemberId":1467642,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kimjess2588","SubmittedDate":"10\/01\/2008 12:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":56,"DateRated":"02\/22\/2008 16:04","GUID":"ddaf289b83b8464f83ab210181251363","MemberId":2515987,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"scott5625","SubmittedDate":"02\/22\/2008 16:04"},{"Comment":"
This soup is so great and so easy to make! I also like this because as I'm making supper for the night I can bake the potatoes for the next night's supper at the same time so it puts me one step ahead for the next night's dinner! I like to make this soup on a Thursday so we have it for lunch and supper the next day too....especially in COLD Wisconsin! Thanks for the great recipes!<\/p>","CommentId":57,"DateRated":"","GUID":"a00f7b5244d547acb55e09953cb51f54","MemberId":2074938,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"beckybecker","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2008 08:58"},{"Comment":"
This recipe is so wonderful!! I made two minor changes: since I didn't have baked potatos on hand, I \"baked\" my potatoes in the microwave! Also, I am on a red-meat fast right now and decided to saute onion and garlic in olive oil, instead of using powders and bacon. This turned out to be a GREAT adjustment! Also, to get the wonderful smoked ham flavor, I used GOYA Ham Flavor Concentrate- it was really, really amazing!! What a fantastic recipe!!<\/p>","CommentId":58,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2008 18:44","GUID":"d7b32118b11045d49dd57b79f0ee3221","MemberId":1357923,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"073199","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2008 18:47"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":59,"DateRated":"11\/21\/2007 15:51","GUID":"4DF4D988716049DEBD7B8BFCFABBC891","MemberId":485381,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JustMarried03","SubmittedDate":"11\/21\/2007 15:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":60,"DateRated":"10\/30\/2007 16:40","GUID":"63fadfb49e8342adbc26331234974ded","MemberId":1329257,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sandybells","SubmittedDate":"10\/30\/2007 16:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":61,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2007 07:51","GUID":"1092EFACA59C4CA48528E74AE37B9987","MemberId":1125171,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kate","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2007 07:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":62,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2007 07:13","GUID":"a296b6563ec946ea8d72574edde134d3","MemberId":1361993,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Neisie21","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2007 07:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":63,"DateRated":"01\/22\/2007 21:13","GUID":"6cfa1775ef654047b8843daac5e3e9a0","MemberId":1756722,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tisa115","SubmittedDate":"01\/22\/2007 21:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":64,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2006 15:55","GUID":"e069f3ee8f5245d6a2a96ca6afaf1524","MemberId":1177292,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Dawna","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2006 15:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":65,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2006 14:30","GUID":"8fbb036d78894424971f54dbcd857422","MemberId":1074782,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Patricia","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2006 14:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":66,"DateRated":"11\/21\/2006 13:04","GUID":"41ad8e2f6f24436a8db7ead5e3ac0a58","MemberId":1303066,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Suzanne","SubmittedDate":"11\/21\/2006 13:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":67,"DateRated":"11\/17\/2006 10:57","GUID":"172634ED23174E55A22E7CE93282EB79","MemberId":1123336,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"patsy","SubmittedDate":"11\/17\/2006 10:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":68,"DateRated":"05\/22\/2006 14:11","GUID":"841f404c07d341a0a50a8900b0486651","MemberId":1326095,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"erin","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2006 14:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":69,"DateRated":"03\/05\/2006 13:54","GUID":"1d74abe718a04e4ab43b03652a272612","MemberId":1211403,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Angela","SubmittedDate":"03\/05\/2006 13:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":70,"DateRated":"02\/06\/2006 12:52","GUID":"13fb3a7d66de4763a0a1cbacd20bab05","MemberId":1147774,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PaulaC","SubmittedDate":"02\/06\/2006 12:52"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44021,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312672,"name":"Soups","slug":"soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312607,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Choose from a large selection of ingredients when making these irresistible soup recipes, including gazpacho, potato soup, vegetable soup, lentil soup, chicken soup, chowder, turkey soup, broth, bean soup, ham soup, barley soup, meatball soup and more.","parent":310796,"count":3196,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/"},{"term_id":312871,"name":"Cream Soups","slug":"cream-soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312806,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Fill up with this collection of cream soups, including recipes for potato soup, broccoli soup, cauliflower soup, clam chowder, pea soup, wild rice soup, creamy chicken soup, cream of vegetable soup, cream of turkey soup, Rueben soup and more.","parent":312672,"count":667,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/cream-soups\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Easy Baked Potato Soup"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n