Friday, August 3, 2007

Baked Potato Soup

Yes, Mami-chan is a great supplier of recipes. ^_^ She even sent in another! But today I thought I'd give you a recipe. ^_~ I'm a major soup person, and I love baked potato soup! This recipe is somewhat simple, but it involves preparation time with the cooking of the potatoes. You can also add or not add some of the garnishes depending upon what you like. ^^ ¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾ 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¡Æ 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. Yield: 10 cups. ¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾¢¾ Most people don't seem to make home-made soups, but I like 'em. XD Happy cooking!

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