Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Baked Potato Soup

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min4 servingsmediumBritish
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Baked Potato Soup

Creamy baked potato soup made with roasted potatoes, sautéed onion and garlic, simmered in dairy-free milk and stock. Finished with crispy bacon, chives, and dairy-free cheese for a comforting, allergen-friendly bowl.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 3 medium baking potatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
    chicken stock1:1omnivorepaleo

    richer flavor

    Full guide →
  • 1 ½ cups dairy-free milk
    coconut milk1:1vegandairy-free

    adds creaminess and subtle sweetness

  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt, to taste(optional)
  • pepper, to taste(optional)
  • 2 tsp chives
    green onion tops1:1herbaceous

    similar onion flavor

    Full guide →
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free grated cheese
  • 2 slice bacon
    smoked tempeh strips1:1vegangluten-freeadds soy

    smoky plant-based alternative

    Full guide →
  • olive oil, drizzle(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bake potatoes in oven until tender, or microwave if short on time

  2. 2

    Cool potatoes slightly then remove skins

  3. 3

    Add olive oil to large pan over medium heat

  4. 4

    Sauté onion and garlic

  5. 5

    Stir in potatoes, dairy-free milk and stock

  6. 6

    Bring to boil and simmer

  7. 7

    Stir in oregano and season with salt and pepper

  8. 8

    Divide between bowls and top with chives, cheese and bacon

Tips

Tip 1

Microwave potatoes as a faster alternative to baking

Tip 2

Blend soup partially or fully for creamier texture if desired

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days in airtight container. Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.

Make Ahead

Bake and cool potatoes up to 1 day ahead. Prepare soup through simmering step, cool and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Serve With

Serve hot in bowls, topped with chives, dairy-free cheese and bacon while hot.

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not skip cooling potatoes before removing skins to avoid burns and easier handling

Watch

Do not let soup boil vigorously during simmering to prevent curdling of dairy-free milk

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

dairy-free milk
coconut milk1:1vegandairy-free

adds creaminess and subtle sweetness

Full guide →

Vegan Options

dairy-free milk
unsweetened oat milk1:1vegangluten-free

neutral flavor

bacon
smoked tempeh strips1:1vegangluten-freeadds soy

smoky plant-based alternative

Full guide →

General Alternatives

chives
green onion tops1:1herbaceous

similar onion flavor

Full guide →
vegetable stock
chicken stock1:1omnivorepaleo

richer flavor

Full guide →
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