Baked Potato Soup
(from mingoloop’s recipe box)
A family favorite
Source: News-Journal "What's Cooking" column
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Soups & Chilis
Ingredients
- 6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut up
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 C. milk (can use half & half or cream)
- 2 C. sour cream, light or nonfat is OK
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- Bacon, crumbled
- Chives, chopped
Directions
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Place potatoes and onion in pot with just enough water to cover. Cook uncovered over medium heat until fork tender.
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Drain water. Mash potatoes and onion with fork or hand masher (not an electric mixer). Add broth, butter, pepper and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer 10 minutes.
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Add milk, bring to boil and reduce to simmer 5 more minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Warm through but do not boil.
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Top each bowl with cheese, bacon and chives, if desired.