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Black Angus potato soup is creamy and thick and oh so comforting. This soup is made with baked potatoes and is so flavorful, it will soon become a favorite.

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Black Angus restaurants used to be everywhere. They are still around, and you can find the majority of the restaurants in California.

Black Angus Steakhouse was known for serving Black Angus beef, but they also serve seafood, burgers, and more. Their baked potato soup is a thick and hearty soup you won’t want to miss.

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What makes the Black Angus Potato Soup special?

There are a couple of ways this soup recipe differs from other potato soup recipes. They use potatoes that are already baked. These baked potatoes break down into the soup, so the soup becomes thick and hearty.

You will get a few small chunks of potatoes, but mostly the potatoes are completely broken down.

This recipe uses no chicken broth. Many potato soup recipes use chicken stock or chicken broth. This recipe uses milk as the liquid for the soup. This makes the soup very creamy and doesn’t take away from the baked potato flavor.

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Ingredients needed for Black Angus Potato Soup

This potato starts with potatoes that are baked. You could microwave your potatoes to cook them, but I think the flavor of potatoes is different when they are baked.

You will need bacon, American cheese, sour cream, chives, and Cheddar cheese.

This soup has a roux base so you will need butter, flour, and milk for the thick base of the soup.

As you can see you need the same ingredients in the soup that traditionally tops a baked potato.

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Soup Steps

You will want to start the soup with baked potatoes, so this recipe is perfect if you have left-over baked potatoes.

You will scoop out the meat of the potatoes. You could turn the potato skins into loaded potato skins.

After you have scooped out the potatoes, you will want to prepare a roux of butter, flour, and milk.

After the roux is made you will add the baked potatoes, cheese, cooked bacon, sour cream, and chives to the soup.

It takes no time at all to make this soup.

How to reheat potato soup

Of course, you can reheat soup in the microwave. Since this soup is super thick, it will reheat best if you reheat it on the stove.

You may need to add a little more milk to the soup to help loosen up the soup. It tastes so good the first time, and even more the second time you enjoy this soup.

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Can’t get enough soup? Try these potato soup recipes.

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  • Panera Bread Baked Potato Soup

Black Angus Potato Soup

You can make Black Angus Potato Soup at home

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Black Angus Potato Soup, Black Angus Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 572kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 6 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 green onions chopped and divided
  • 12 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 11/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided use
  • 8 ounces sour cream

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in 400-degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut into half lengthwise and scoop out pulp; set aside. Use skins for something else, such as stuffed potato skins.

  • Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

  • Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp. green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 3.3mg

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  1. Elaine Isaacson

    Black Angus Potato Soup - CopyKat Recipes (6)
    Is came out so delicious.

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  2. Robyn

    Black Angus Potato Soup - CopyKat Recipes (7)
    I have been making this recipe for years and it is always a huge hit! It’s my go-to for potlucks and family dinners. I make it as the recipe calls for and don’t make any changes. It’s super delicious and one batch is never enough. My family goes back for seconds and thirds!

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  3. Bruce Swain

    I’m going to make this tonight for dinner with cheeseburgers

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  4. Bubba82000

    I have a question. Is this 1 serving enough for a family of 4?

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  5. Mfmizell

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    This is an excellent soup. I did not change anything in the recipe. Everyone loves it

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  6. Lisa Scherer Smith

    Made this tonight it is real good!!! A keeper. I did make some changes as in other comments… I did 3 cups milk 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups half and half… Very good. It tastes like a creamy, loaded baked potato. Delicious.

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  7. Lisa Scherer Smith

    Made this tonight it is real good!!! A keeper. I did make some changes as in other comments… I did 3 cups milk 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups half and half… Very good. It tastes like a creamy, loaded baked potato. Delicious.

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  8. Daniellesinger1

    This recipe was absolutely phenomenal. It tasted just like the soup at Black Angus. As suggested below, I replaced 2 cups of the milk with chicken broth. I am so glad I found this site and this recipe; definitely a meal that will be in the regular dinner rotation in my home!

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  9. Hrichter

    I love this recipe! I have gotten dozen of people addicted to it.

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  10. Lisa

    one more thing.. instead of baking the potatoes if in a hurry go ahead and boil them.. its much faster.. the only reason they baked them at the resturaunt was because they served baked potatoes as a side dish so for them it just made sense. i boil mine. but try this with the half and half and with the chicken broth.. its really good.. i also serve it with the Cheesy garlic bread they have on their menu.. its mayo, green onion, shredded mozzerella and sharp cheddar cheese, mix with crushed garlic, spread onto hoagie rolls or sourdough bread broil til cheese bubbles and the edges brown.. its such a nice meal

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    • mahogany

      how much chicken broth and how much half and half and
      ?

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  11. Lisa

    i worked at this steak house for many years. I know of another secret ingredient that made this soup much creamier and yummier.. it had chicken broth added plus it was not milk.. it was half and half.. try it .. its waaaaaay better this way.. a bowl full of yummy for yer tummy.. l

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    • pat

      instead of six cups of milk you added 3 cups broth and 3 cups half and half.

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  12. Kathy

    Made this today. I used processed cheese instead of shredded. It was yummy. Will make again.

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  13. Jo Ann

    I thought the taste was great, added a little more cheese than the recipe called for because we love cheese. It was a very thick soup, next time I will add a little more milk to thin it out some

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  14. Kelley

    I am sorry to report that even after following this exactly as written ( I even bought white pepper for this) it just wasnt good. My family loves Black Angus for this soup. All we could taste in this was the flour base. Thanks for posting but there wont be a second try for us.

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    • Stephanie

      If you are getting a raw flour taste, you need to cook the roux a little longer.

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    • Kimberly A. Todd

      If you don’t cook the flour and butter roux long enough, you’ll taste the flour. I’d cook it for longer than the time stated. You don’t want color on it, but too short a time, and it tastes like flour rather than bechamel.

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      • stephaniemanley

        This is so true. I always advice in my videos to cook the roux until it becomes fragrant. When it becomes fragrant you know it has cooked enough.

    • Sandra

      I use cream of mushroom soup as a thickener.

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  15. JCHET

    This soup from Black Angus is the only reason I go to Black Angus–I made this recipe this last weekend and it’s almost identical! I’m very impressed and very happy!

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  16. Rayette

    This is an amazing recipe. I have never tasted the original but I know my family loves this soup. Very hearty.

    Reply

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Black Angus Potato Soup - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

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What is the best thickening agent for potato soup? ›

Cornstarch is a very effective thickener, and a little bit can go a long way. Add cornstarch to a small amount of cold water or other liquid (wine or stock) and whisk into a thick slurry.

Should you soak potatoes in water before making soup? ›

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

What is the best type of potato for soup? ›

Russets or all-purpose baking potatoes are high in starch and low in moisture. In soups, they will soak up the liquid and lose their shape. This makes them the ideal choice for making creamy soups or thickening a runny soup. Try using Russet potatoes to create the perfect Loaded Potato Soup.

Why does my potato soup have no flavor? ›

Not Adding Acid

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

Does cream cheese thicken potato soup? ›

Cream cheese can be a delicious and tangy thickener for mashed potatoes so it stands to reason that it can also be used to add body to your favorite silky potato soup recipes — right? The answer is yes. It only works well if you do it carefully, though.

Is cornstarch or flour better for thickening soup? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

Do you put potatoes in cold water after boiling? ›

After you drain the potatoes, your next step depends on if you are serving the potatoes in a hot or cold recipe. If you intend to enjoy them cold in a potato salad, rinse them with cold water before proceeding to stop them from carryover cooking. Otherwise, for hot dishes, proceed with your recipe.

What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›

The main reasons to cut the potatoes and pre-soak in water are: To allow the excess starches and sugars to be removed from the outer surface of the fry strips AND to keep the potatoes from browning prematurely from exposure to air. Covering in water helps the potato from turning a dark color.

What are the best onions for soup? ›

When you are sauteing onions to build flavor as a base for your dish (soup, tomato sauce, you name it), the yellow onion is your friend. That being said, white onions are a totally acceptable substitute for yellow, especially if you're cooking them.

How do you make potato soup not taste bland? ›

I would also add that roast the potatoes might be helpful. Also, you can alter the soup by pureeing some portion of the potatoes and adding it back to the pot. Fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary or thyme will give your soup zing.

Why aren't my potatoes getting soft in my potato soup? ›

If your potato soup is still crunchy after cooking for 6 to 7 hours on high in the crockpot, it's likely that the potatoes were not cooked long enough or the crockpot may not have reached a high enough temperature.

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A pinch of seasoning can make all the difference to freshen up the flavors in a ho-hum soup. Most canned soups have plenty of sodium, so skip the salt and stick with spices like cumin or curry powder or try dried herbs like basil or rosemary.

What gives soup the best flavor? ›

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What are the two main thickening agents in soup? ›

cooking sauce or soup. Arrowroot starch thickens very quickly and it is unnecessary to bring the mixture to a boil for it to work. Cornstarch, on the other hand, requires heating the mix- ture to a boil to fully thicken the mixture and to avoid any “starchy” taste or texture in the fin- ished product.

Is cornstarch or potato starch better for thickening? ›

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