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Hard Rock Cafe Potato Soup - Easy Copycat Recipe
Recreate Hard Rock Cafe's famous loaded potato soup at home! Creamy, bacon-packed comfort food that's perfect for cold days and hearty meals.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Build the Flavor Foundation
2
Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until perfectly crispy, rendering all the fat. This creates both the garnish and the essential cooking fat.
3
Remove the crispy bacon and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
4
Add the diced yellow onion to the bacon drippings and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about ⏱️ 5-6 minutes.
diced yellow onion1 cup
5
Create the Perfect Roux
6
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
7
Continue cooking the flour mixture for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the mixture just begins to turn a light golden color. This cooking removes the raw flour taste and creates depth.
8
Build the Soup Base
9
Gradually add the chicken broth to the roux mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Adding warm broth makes this process easier and smoother.
chicken broth6 cup
10
Continue whisking vigorously until the mixture thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.
11
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add the diced baked potatoes, heavy cream, chopped bacon, fresh parsley, granulated garlic, dried basil, Tabasco sauce, and black pepper.
heavy cream2 cup
12
Perfect the Final Product
13
Simmer the soup gently for ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. It's crucial not to let the soup boil, as this can cause the cream to curdle and the texture to break.
14
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced green onions, stirring gently until the cheese melts completely and incorporates smoothly.
shredded cheddar cheese1 cup
15
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
calories
476 kcal
fat Content
36 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
935 mg
protein Content
12 g
cholesterol Content
110 mg
carbohydrate Content
27 g
saturated Fat Content
19 g
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