What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!


4  baked potatoes
8 slices cooked bacon
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
14 ounces chicken broth
4 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4  chopped green onions
1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces sour cream
Bake potatoes and set aside to cool. Fry bacon and set aside to drain well, then crumble. In a 3 1/2 qt. sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add broth slowly, add milk and cook until thick, about 10 minutes. DO NOT BOIL. Add potatoes cut up in chunks, pepper, salt, onion, bacon, and cheese. Simmer until heated. Add sour cream. 
 
Serve the soup with toppings just like a baked potato. Put extra green onions, sour cream, bacon, and cheddar cheese on top. If serving this to company you might want to double the recipe. Enjoy!
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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reviews & comments
October 22, 2015
I have been using this recipe for years exactly as written. It is delicious, and on the days I serve baked potatoes, I always throw in a few extra just so I can make this creamy soup. It reheats well, just don't boil.
October 6, 2013
good good good recipe!!!
January 7, 2010
Wonderful recipe!! I have used it several times and have even omitted the sour cream & onions when we didn't have any and it still tasted wonderful. Our favorite version is with boiled red potatos & then topped with peppered bacon. YUM!!
November 20, 2008
This came out excellent. It is very thick and filling. My child and his friends loved it. This is a keeper.
March 13, 2004
This recipe is fantastic. My husband told me that it's a definite make again recipe. I had to email it to my friends it's so good.