Best Laura Bushs Baked Potato Soup Recipes

FAVORITE BAKED POTATO SOUP

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My husband and I enjoyed a delicious baked potato soup at a restaurant while on vacation and I came home determined to duplicate the flavor. It took me five years to get the taste right! -Joann Goetz, Genoa, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes (about 12 ounces each)
2/3 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 65-75 minutes. Cool completely., Peel and cube potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and green onions. Top servings with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

LAURA BUSH'S BAKED POTATO SOUP

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Make and share this Laura Bush's Baked Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hadice

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups left over mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 lb bacon, diced,cooked and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting)
1 large red pepper, diced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup chives, minced
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 -3 cups half-and-half or 2 -3 cups milk
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

In a large soup pot, saute onions and red pepper over medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter until onions are clear.
Add bacon, potatoes and whipping cream to desired consistency.
Skim milk or chicken stock may be used to reduce calories.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Warm.
Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.1, Fat 65.7, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 191.9, Sodium 1246.1, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 20.3