Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with comforting flavor, this Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup recipe brings restaurant-quality goodness to your kitchen. Featuring tender russet potatoes, savory bacon, melted cheddar, and a velvety broth, it’s a cozy classic perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or family dinners. Easily customizable for your tastes — from spicy to vegetarian — this satisfying soup is pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
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6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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½ cup sour cream
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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3 tbsp butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt (to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Leave 1 tbsp of grease in the pot.
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Sauté Vegetables: Add butter, then onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
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Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
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Add Broth and Potatoes: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk and cream. Stir in potatoes, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer: Bring to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Blend (Optional): For creaminess, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender.
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Finish with Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir in cheddar and sour cream until melted and smooth.
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Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Use Yukon gold potatoes for a slightly different texture and buttery flavor.
For gluten-free: substitute flour with cornstarch slurry.
Make it extra cheesy by adding more cheddar before serving.
Add hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy variation.
Soup thickens when stored — add milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: potato soup, Outback copycat, creamy soup, loaded potato soup, cheddar bacon soup