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The Best Homemade OUTBACK POTATO SOUP

The Best Homemade OUTBACK POTATO SOUP
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Creamy, comforting, and loaded with bacon and cheese — this Outback Steakhouse-inspired Potato Soup tastes just like the restaurant favorite! It’s thick, hearty, and full of tender potatoes, rich broth, and smoky bacon flavor. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or serving a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

Scale

  • Water — enough to cover potatoes for boiling

  • 4 large russet or golden potatoes, diced

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock (or broth)

  • 1 cup cold water

  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup butter

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup diced green onion

  • ½ sweet yellow onion, diced (optional but recommended)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the potatoes
    Dice potatoes into small cubes and boil in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.

  • Simmer broth & aromatics
    In a large pot, combine chicken stock, cold water, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 minutes over medium heat.

  • Make the roux
    In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.

  • Thicken the soup
    Slowly whisk the roux into the simmering broth until smooth and thickened.

  • Add cream & flavor
    Stir in heavy cream and simmer an additional 10 minutes, stirring often.

  • Add potatoes & mix-ins
    Stir in the cooked potatoes, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon. Simmer a few more minutes until creamy and heated through.

  • Serve & top
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with:

    • Extra cheddar cheese

    • Crispy bacon

    • Chopped green onions

    Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Russet potatoes create the creamiest texture, while Yukon Golds add buttery flavor.

  • For thicker soup: mash some of the cooked potatoes before stirring them in.

  • Add smoked paprika for deeper, savory flavor.

  • Need to reheat later? Add extra broth or cream to loosen the texture.

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