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Bacon and Baked Potato Soup
Bake: 40 mins at 425°F
Cook: 15 mins
Ingredients
- 2 6 - 8 ounces baking potatoes (such as russet or Yukon gold)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups half-and-half, light cream or milk
- 1 1/4 cups shredded American cheese (5 ounces)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup dairy sour cream
Directions
1. Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush; pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 60 minutes or until tender; cool. Peel potatoes, if desired. Chop potatoes; set aside.
2. In a heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Add half-and-half or milk all at once. Cook and stir for 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add potatoes, 1 cup of the cheese, and the broth; stir until cheese melts. Slightly mash potatoes with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
3. For the topping, reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon. Stir the remaining bacon and 1 tablespoon of the green onion into soup. Heat through.
4. To serve, top each serving with reserved bacon, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, green onions and the sour cream. Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each).
I havent made this soup yet but I love it, I go to a place near by and eat it and it sound just like what you are describing and so I will have to make it soon I read the reviews. So if I want lef overs I need to double the recipe? how much does it actually make with the recipe can som one explain? Thanks!
11/6/2011 10:09:55 AM Report AbuseI made this over the weekend.Boyfriend says it stays!Doubled the recipe and I put carrots in mine. I used whole milk vs cream and the next time I will keep out the cheese (I used mild cheddar) and add it to each bowl when serving.
3/7/2011 03:24:24 PM Report AbuseThis is my families new favorite! Need to double as there are NEVER leftovers. Absolutely delicious!
10/6/2010 08:36:03 AM Report AbuseMy family loved this soup and I even passed on the recipe to a neighbor who also thought it was awesome.
3/1/2010 10:29:01 AM Report AbuseI have to agree i make a pretty mean potatoe soup but this was really yummy!!! I kept to the recipe to really taste the character and my whole family enjoyed this one!!!
1/31/2010 03:34:15 PM Report Abuse