Description
Creamy Outback Steakhouse potato soup blends hearty flavors with comforting warmth, delivering a rich culinary experience. Potato lovers will savor each spoonful of this classic recipe that brings restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
Proteins and Dairy:
- 6 slices of bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Additional shredded cheese
- Crispy bacon bits
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the bacon by rendering its fat in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and golden, then transfer the bacon to a separate plate while reserving the flavorful drippings.
- Sauté finely chopped onions in the bacon-infused pot until translucent and soft, then introduce minced garlic and cook briefly to release its aromatic essence.
- Add peeled and cubed russet potatoes to the pot, carefully coating them in the fragrant base before pouring in chicken broth to fully submerge the potatoes.
- Simmer the potato mixture over gentle heat until the potatoes become tender and easily pierced, allowing the flavors to meld and develop.
- Create a smooth thickening agent by whisking flour into heavy cream, then gradually incorporate this mixture into the simmering soup while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat and blend in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, stirring until the soup reaches a luxuriously creamy consistency with a rich, velvety texture.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and generously top with reserved crispy bacon bits, additional shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and freshly sliced green onions for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize potato size carefully to ensure even cooking, preventing mushy or undercooked chunks in the soup.
- Render bacon slowly and evenly to maximize flavor development and achieve perfect crispy texture without burning.
- Select high-quality sharp cheddar cheese for deeper, more complex flavor profile that elevates the soup’s richness.
- Adjust soup consistency by adding extra broth or cream if too thick, ensuring smooth and creamy texture without being overly dense.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg