Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes (scrubbed, peeled, and diced); 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 2 teaspoons chicken soup base; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 white onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chives; 2 tablespoons bacon bits (plus more for garnish); shredded cheese (for garnish); sour cream (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Warm up with this creamy, comforting copycat Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup recipe. Loaded with tender potato chunks, smoky bacon bits, and velvety cream cheese, this homemade version is even better than the original. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:08:43 GMT