BUTERA'S BAKED POTATO SOUP

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Sinfully rich, but so worth it! Recipe courtesy of "The Food Chronicles" - Ann Criswell, Food Editor of the Houston Chronicle Newspaper

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup flour
2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 quarts milk
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 large potatoes, baked
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup bacon, crisp-cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
chives, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
  • Using a wire whisk, slowly blend in flour until thoroughly blended.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cut potatoes in half, scoop out the "meat" and set aside.
  • Chop half the potato peels (optional) and discard the remainder.
  • When milk mixture is very hot, whisk in potato meat.
  • Stir in green onions and potato peels.
  • Whisk well, then add sour cream and crumbled bacon. Heat thoroughly.
  • Add cheese, a little at a time, stirring until all is incorporated.
  • Garnish with chives, grated cheese and bacon crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.7, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 520.5, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 18.2

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