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Bowl of creamy Copycat Outback Baked Potato Soup topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Copycat Outback Baked Potato Soup


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A rich and creamy potato soup inspired by Outback Steakhouse. Loaded with bacon, cheddar, and sour cream—comfort food at its best.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 large russet potatoes, baked or microwaved until tender
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bake or microwave potatoes until tender, then peel and dice.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in flour to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the bacon. Mix until creamy.
  7. Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Notes

  • Use baked potatoes for deeper flavor and better texture.
  • Add sour cream off-heat to avoid curdling.
  • Garnish is essential for full flavor—don’t skip it!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: baked potato soup, Outback copycat, creamy potato soup, cheesy soup, homemade soup, loaded soup