Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients -

5 Baking Potatoes
2 cups Water
1 quart Milk
1/2 cup Celery
1/4 cup Butter
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/3 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup Green Onion, chopped
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or Dill, chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste

 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Wrap potatoes in foil. Bake potatoes 1 hour.

3. Remove potatoes from oven.

4. Add water to stockpot. Heat over medium heat.

5. Add butter to skillet. Sauté celery 2 minutes. Spoon celery and butter into stockpot.

6. Slice potatoes down the center and scoop the pulp out of each potato and add to stockpot.

7. Stir in milk, sour cream, crumbled bacon, green onions, 1-cup shredded cheese, chopped fresh parsley, coarse salt, and fresh ground black pepper.

8. Reduce heat to low.

9. Simmer 15 minutes.

To Serve:
1. Serve in individual bowls.

2. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

3. Top with chives, crumbled bacon, and sour cream.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Sweet Potato Soup
Next time you’re making potato soup, replace the white potatoes with sweet potatoes. The sweet potato adds great flavor.

Soup Making Tip
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
You can substitute your favorite shredded cheese for the cheddar in this recipe.