Houlihan's Baked Potato Soup Copycat

MissTiff16's Note:

Copy Cat Recipe. I received a ton from my mom.. Here's another...I haven't adjusted anything :O) On some I had to guess on the time and servings if I haven't tried them.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups potatoes, diced but unpeeled
• 1/4 lb butter
• 2 cups yellow onions, finely diced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 quart warm water
• 1/4 cup chicken bouillon
• 1 cup potato flakes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• salt and pepper, to taste
• garlic powder, to taste
• dried basil, to taste

Directions:

1. Saute onions in melted butter for 10 minutes in large kettle. Add flour to onions and butter and cook for four to five minutes, stirring until flour is absorbed.
2. In a separate container, combine water, chicken bouillon, potato flakes, and seasonings. Stir until thoroughly mixed and no lumps remain. Add to onion mixture, one pint at a time.
3. Add milk and cream, stirring until smooth and lightly thickened. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. In a separate container, the potatoes should be covered with water, brought to a boil, and simmered for 20 minutes.
5. Combine the potatoes with the soup to complete.

Reviews

[HeathersArk]

I am a HUGE fan of Houlihans Baked Potato soup so I was really excited to make this recipe. For the beginners out there 1quart=4cups & 1/4 lb. butter = 1 stick. For the bullion I dissolved 2 cubes in 1 3/4c H2O, then subtracted that from the 4cups (1qt) called for. I also only used 1/2 the onion called for and it turned out just perfect for my taste. We added crumbled bacon & chedder cheese to the top. YUMMY!!!

[JelliCelli]

Tastes exactly like the Houlihan's version! My husband and I were in soup zen after eating this!

[Chef #884007]

I never had Houlihan's soup, but I thought this recipe was excellent!