Baked Potato Soup
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
A colorful garnish of cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon tops this thick and cheesy potato soup recipe.
Servings:
Makes 5 to 6 servings
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
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Ingredients
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2large baking potatoes (about 8 ounces each)see savings
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6 tablespoonsthinly sliced green onion (3)see savings
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3 tablespoonsbuttersee savings
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3 tablespoonsall-purpose floursee savings
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2 teaspoonssnipped fresh dill or chives or 1/4 teaspoon dried dillsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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4 cupsmilksee savings
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1-1/4 cupsshredded American cheese (5 ounces)see savings
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4 slicesbacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbledsee savings
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Directions
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Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush; pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 40 to 60 minutes or until tender; cool. Cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop out white portion of each potato. Break up any large pieces of potato. Discard potato skins.
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In a large saucepan cook 3 tablespoons of the green onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour, dill, salt, and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir for 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the potato and 1 cup of the cheese; stir until cheese melts.
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Top each serving with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons green onion, and the bacon.
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Makes 5 to 6 servings (5 1/2 cups)
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 377, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 801 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 23%, Calcium 43%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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