Leftover Baked Potato Soup

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: This Spuds for you too

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (32)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(32)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
: 4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups finely diced leeks
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock, hot
4 large leftover baked potatoes, halved. pulp scooped out and put through a ricer
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1/4 cup minced chives

Directions

In a large saucepot, over high heat melt the butter and add the leeks and garlic. Cook over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the hot stock and whisk to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the riced potatoes, buttermilk, sour cream, and grated Parmesan. Add this mixture to the soup stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the Sherry vinegar.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives.

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Comments & Reviews

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Elaine Erie, PA 12-27-2009
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Delicious and So Satisfying
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't change a thing, even after reading the reviews. Alton Brown doesn't miss! Once made this does appear to be thinner... and more delicate than the traditional potato soup you may be used to, but don't be fooled, it is very rich in taste and surprisingly filling! My table of accomplished cooks raved, and I will make this soup again without hesitation. Read more
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Lindy Houston, TX 11-30-2009
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It was delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had four and a half leftover baked potatoes tonight and no desire to go out or take out. So! I decided to google tonight's... Sunday supper, and Alton's recipe appeared. Although I altered his recipe, substituting ingredients I had on hand ( green onions instead of leeks and jack cheese instead of Parmesan), it was delicious. Toppings were grated sharp cheddar and finely sliced green onions. Because I substitued green onions, I pureed them after they were sauteed. Anyway...I will add this recipe to my must haves. It was amazing. Thank you, Alton. Lindy HillRead more
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Anna Wayne, ME 08-23-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've never cooked with leeks before, but this came out excellent. It's a new flavor for me. I had trouble with the ricer, a... cheap-o that folded under pressure. I turned to the meat grinder on my KitchenAid mixer and it came out great. I'm not sure if it produced the same texture as the ricer, but I liked the texture it did produce. Read more
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Maxime New York, NY 07-14-2009
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great soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i'v been making this soup for a couple of years and i love it! every time i make it my friends go crazy for it! i also add... chopped bacon and cheddar mmmm sooo good!Read more
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Ross Miami, OK 01-07-2009
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Delicious, if adjusted (sorry Alton)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tweaked this recipe using the comments I read here (thanks Melissa!). Diced the potatoes with the skins on and added them... separately. Served with cheddar cheese and bacon. Delicious!!!Read more
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Andy Lehi, UT 01-06-2009
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An Expectations Problem
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

We love baked potato soup, and we had some potatoes that needed to be eaten or thrown out, so I baked them intending to make... my wife's traditional baked potato soup, which is, as you might know, thick, and flavored with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon and chives or green onion. Unfortunately there was no recipe in the box, so I decided to try Alton Brown's version. It has a nice taste, but there was disappointment expressed at the kitchen table because it lacked the traditional characteristics of baked potato soup. This was voted "don't make it again..."Read more