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.
Servings 8
Calories 476kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Slices Bacon fried crisp
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 2/3 cup Flour
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 4 cup diced peeled baked potato
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Tobasco
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Diced green onion
Instructions
Build the Flavor Foundation
- 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.
- Remove the crispy bacon and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
- 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.
Create the Perfect Roux
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- 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.
Build the Soup Base
- Gradually add the chicken broth to the roux mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Adding warm broth makes this process easier and smoother.
- Continue whisking vigorously until the mixture thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.
- 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.
Perfect the Final Product
- 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.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced green onions, stirring gently until the cheese melts completely and incorporates smoothly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1215IU | Vitamin C: 29.3mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 4.9mg
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