I used to have a recipe a few years back called 'baked potato soup', but can't find it anymore. It was really simple and delicious. You start out with baked potatoes and there's only a few more ingredients. Can anyone out there help? Thank you!
I have not tried this yet, but it really sounds good.
BAKED POTATO SOUP
4 large baking potatoes 2/3 cup butter or margarine 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups milk 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 green onions, chopped and divided 12 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled, and divided 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork; bake at 400° for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; then scoop out pulp.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add all-purpose flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add 6 cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1/2-cup bacon, and 1-cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated; stir in sour cream. Add extra milk, if necessary, for desired thickness.
Serve with remaining onion, bacon, and cheese. Makes 10 cups
Baked Potato Soup "This is an easy one to make, and quick too! Toppings are great added at the table. Serve with all your baked potato favorites - chopped green onions, grated cheese, sour cream." Original recipe yield: 4 -6 servings. Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4-6
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups skim milk 6 large baking potatoes, scrubbed 1 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS: Microwave potatoes until done. While potatoes are cooking make a roux over low to medium heat. Mix butter, margarine, or light olive oil, and flour. DO NOT BURN THE ROUX. When roux is thickened a bit, gradually blend in milk. Continue cooking over low to medium heat while preparing potatoes.
Peel and cut up potatoes. You may want to mash some of the potatoes also. Add potatoes to the milk mixture. Blend in sour cream. Soup is ready to be served.
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