GEEK EATS: Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe From Carnation Café at Disneyland

Anyone who has had the loaded baked potato soup at Disneyland’s Carnation Café can attest to how delicious it is. February 4 is National Soup Day. Leading up to this day, Disney has been sharing some different soup recipes that are sure to get your taste buds watering! Today Daps Magic is sharing the recipe for Carnation Café’s loaded baked potato soup! Check it out below, make it, and then share what you thought of it in the comments! Let’s get cooking!

GEEK EATS: Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe From Carnation Café at Disneyland

Servings: 6

Notes

Baked potato soup is a fantastic comfort food and the tasty toppings make it a fun soup to eat and serve. To keep the potatoes from turning brown, soak diced potatoes in cold water until ready to use and drain before using. Freezing the bacon for 20 minutes makes it easier to chop too. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon, roughly chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 3/4 cup diced celery
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 medium red potatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• Optional garnishes: chopped chives, reserved chopped bacon, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. In a 6- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
2. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels (reserve half for garnish). In the bacon fat, cook onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Adjust thickness by adding water or stock. Soup should have a creamy consistency.
6. Season to taste, and garnish with toppings.

What did you think of this loaded baked potato soup recipe? How did it turn out for you? Share your thoughts, opinions, and experiences in the comments below! Also, share any tips you might have picked up along the way! Happy eating!

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