Name: Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (, rinsed and scrubbed); salt & pepper (, to taste); olive oil; 1 cup butter (, regular or plant-based); 1 large onion (, diced); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); ¾ cup all purpose flour ((sub ⅓ cup cornstarch if GF)); 5 cups chicken stock; 1 ¾ cups water; 1 ¼ cups heavy cream; crispy bacon (, cooked and chopped); chives or scallions (, chopped); 2 cups cheddar cheese (, shredded)

Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

This creamy potato soup is a copycat recipe of the famous Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup! This recipe is incredibly easy to make and is bursting with rich flavors – not to mention, yields an incredibly smooth, velvety texture. It’s a crowd-favorite for a reason!

When the nearest Outback Steakhouse is an hour away, it’s only natural to dream of their crazy delicious Potato Soup every now and then, especially on a rainy day! If you’re like most Outback Steakhouse fans, you can probably relate to loving the glorious potato soup! The fragrant savoriness from the bacon and the flavorful, creamy taste of the potatoes meld together to make a hearty dish you need to try! Trust me, you won’t regret it!

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1 Ingredients to Make Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

2 How to Make Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

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4 Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

4.1 Ingredients

4.2 Instructions

Ingredients to Make Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

6 medium potatoes, rinsed and scrubbed
salt & pepper, to taste
olive oil
1 cup butter, regular or plant-based
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup all purpose flour (sub ⅓ cup cornstarch if GF)
5 cups chicken stock
1 ¾ cups water
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
crispy bacon, cooked and chopped
chives or scallions, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

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How to Make Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (Copycat Recipe!)

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil, or line with a silicone baking mat (I like this one).
Using a knife or fork, pierce each potato evenly on all sides. Place the potatoes unto the baking sheet, drizzle olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until potato is tender, about 50-60 minutes.
Into a large pot, melt the butter over a medium heat. Keep stirring to avoid burning the butter. Add in the garlic and onions. Stir until garlic is fragrant and onion is transluscent.
Add in the flour (or cornstarch) and stir for 3-5 minutes to make a roux. Then add in the chicken stock, water, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
When the potatoes are done, chop them into cubes and add it to the pot. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove potato soup from heat. Feel free to mash up the potatoes to your desired consistency (I use this masher to make the job go quicker!)
Divide soup into 8 bowls, then top with chopped chives/scallions, crispy bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese. ENJOY!

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