BAKED POTATO SOUP FOR A CROWD

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Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

1. Coat the potatoes in the olive oil. 2. Bake potatoes and onions in 375°F oven for 45 minutes. 3. Let cool for 30 minutes. 4. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise; use a spoon to scoop out the potato. 5. Peel the skin and roots from the onion. 6. Use a food processor to blend all of the ingredients except cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon bits. The heat will melt the cheese. 7. Put the blended soup into a 10 quart stock pot over low heat until serving temperature. 8. Put shredded cheddar, bacon bits, and onions for everyone to use to top their soup. Yields 2 gallons. Recipe courtesy of Chef lovestocook at http://www.food.com/recipe/baked-potato-soup-for-a-crowd-203896

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