BAKED POTATO SOUP FOR A CROWD

Baked Potato Soup for a Crowd image

I got this recipe online from Custom Catering's. This is not for anyone on a diet, but everyone will be talking about it! It is very thick and delicious. I have simpler recipes, but if you want to impress this is the one.

Provided by Chef likestocook

Categories Winter

Time 2h

Yield 2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 large idaho potatoes (8-9 lbs)
2 medium onions
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1 quart sour cream
1 cup bacon grease
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1 quart whipping cream
10 1/2 ounces cream of mushroom soup
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter, melted
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bunch green onions or 1 bunch shallot, chopped
2 cups bacon bits, crumbled

Steps:

Coat the potatoes in the olive oil.
Bake potatoes and onions in 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise; use a spoon to scoop out the potato.
Peel the skin and roots from the onion.
Use a food processor to blend all of the ingredients except cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon bits. The heat will melt the cheese.
Put the blended soup into a 10 quart stock pot over low heat until serving temperature.
Put shredded cheddar, bacon bits, and onions for everyone to use to top their soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7411.8, Fat 581.3, SaturatedFat 308.5, Cholesterol 1376, Sodium 4884.4, Carbohydrate 450.1, Fiber 52.7, Sugar 29.2, Protein 126.5