2025 Guide: How to Make Infused Baked Potato Soup at Home

🥄 Why Infused Potato Soup?

Let’s be real—there are few things as soul-soothing as a bowl of baked potato soup. It’s rich, creamy, dotted with bacon and scallions, and now, thanks to a touch of cannabutter or cannabis-infused milk, this winter classic can take you on a mellow, medicinal journey.

Many medical cannabis users (and more than a few curious foodies!) are turning to weed edibles as a discreet, long-lasting way to enjoy the benefits of THC and CBD. Infusing hearty comfort foods is one of the most satisfying ways to incorporate cannabis into your wellness routine.

🔬 A Quick Science Break: Decarb Before You Infuse

Before we get into the soup, a quick reminder for beginners: You must decarboxylate your cannabis before cooking with it. Raw cannabis contains THCA and CBDA—these compounds won’t get you high or help with pain until they’re heated and converted into their active forms: THC and CBD.

This chemical reaction is called decarboxylation, and it’s essential.

Think of it like toasting spices—you’re unlocking aroma, flavor, and power.

🍲 Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe serves 6–8 cozy bowls of infused baked potato soup. Perfect for sharing or meal-prepping.

Main Ingredients:

• 12 slices bacon

• ⅔ cup cannabutter or margarine (see below for infusion instructions)

• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

• 7 cups cannabis-infused milk (whole milk preferred)

• 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

👩‍🍳 How to Make Infused Baked Potato Soup

Step 1: Make Your Cannabis-Infused Milk or Butter

🧈 For Cannabutter:

• Decarb your herb using the ECRU Decarboxylator:

  • THC: 30 minutes

  • CBD: 1 hour

• Add 2 sticks of butter (1 cup) into the ECRU canister with water and your decarbed cannabis.

• Infuse for 4 hours. Strain and chill. Done!

🥛 For Cannabis Milk (Great for This Soup!):

• In the same ECRU unit or stovetop double boiler, add:

  • 7 cups whole milk

  • Your decarbed herb (start with 3.5g per 1 cup for medium potency)

• Simmer gently for 2 hours.

• Strain out the herb with a cheesecloth. Chill and store.

Step 2: Make the Soup

1. Cook the bacon over low heat (6–7 minutes) until crispy. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon fat.

2. In the bacon fat, sauté chopped green onions for 5–6 minutes on medium-high heat until soft.

3. In a large pot, melt your cannabutter (or regular butter if you used cannabis milk instead). Add flour and whisk to create a smooth roux.

4. Gradually whisk in your cannabis-infused milk, stirring constantly until thick and creamy (10 minutes).

5. Add cubed baked potatoes and sautéed onions. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.

6. Lower heat to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes.

7. Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything’s melted and luscious.

🧠 Dosage Notes (Friendly Reminder!)

When working with weed-infused recipes, dosage can vary wildly depending on your herb’s potency, how well it was decarbed, and how long it was infused. Here’s a general rule of thumb:

• Low dose: 5 mg THC per serving

• Medium dose: 10–15 mg per serving

• High dose: 20+ mg per serving

Start low and go slow. You can always eat more, but you can’t uneat a too-potent potato soup!

For medical users, CBD-infused soup offers inflammation and anxiety relief without the high. Just decarb with the 1-hour CBD setting on the ECRU and use glycerin or coconut oil as your infusion base.

🧄 Tips for Success

• Don’t boil the infused milk or butter too hard—it can degrade your cannabinoids. Keep temps under 160°C (320°F).

• Add a little drizzle of canna oil before serving for extra flavor and potency.

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

🗣 What the Cannabis Community Is Saying

Chef Andrea Drummer, cannabis culinary pioneer and founder of Elevation VIP, once said:

And I couldn’t agree more. When used properly, infusion is about intention, not just intensity. A dish like this potato soup brings together flavor, wellness, and good vibes.

🍴 Final Thoughts

This cannabis-infused baked potato soup is more than just a recipe—it’s a ritual. A warm pot simmering after work, a splash of medicated milk, the clink of cheddar dropping into the broth—it’s cozy, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to dose.

So whether you're looking to relax, sleep better, soothe pain, or just bring a little joy to your kitchen table, give this infused soup a try.

And if you’re ready to take your infusion skills to the next level, come say hi to the ECRU Family. We’ll be here with tools, recipes, and that cozy canna-community vibe you’ve been searching for.