HOMESTYLE BAKED POTATO SOUP

Homestyle Baked Potato Soup image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium potatoes
8 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions (white portion only)
Additional parsley, cheese, green onions and crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Steps:

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 8-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Peel and cube potatoes; add to soup. Add bacon. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil). Add cheese and green onions; stir just until cheese is melted. Garnish with additional parsley, cheese, onions and bacon if desired.

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