Baked Potato Soup
(from Gracie2u’s recipe box)
Source: Tony Roma's (from RecipeThing user mcconnki)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 7 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 c diced onions
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 4 c chicken broth
- 1/4 c cornstarch
- 1 1/2 c instant potato flakes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- pinch of thyme
- 2 baked potatoes (peeled/chopped) = 2 c
- 1 c half and half
- Garnish
- 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 c crumbled and cooked bacon
- snipped chives
Directions
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Melt butter and sauté onions
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Whisk in flour until smooth paste
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Add broth and 2 c water & bring to a boil
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Add cornstarch & instant potato flakes
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Season with salt and pepper & dried herbs
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Lower heat, simmer for 5 minutes
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Add chopped potatoes and half-and-half
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Bring back to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes
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Garnish with Cheddar chees, bacon and chives