Baked Potato Soup

Warm and Hearty this soup is a wonderful start to a dinner or it can be a meal on it's own. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled!!!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced to 1/2 inch
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  cups heavy cream or 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3  ounces bacon, crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
•  cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  ounce bacon, crumbled

Directions

1. Melt butter on medium heat in stock pot.
2. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Gradually add chicken broth.
5. Add potatoes, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in heavy cream, 3 oz. bacon pieces and 1/2 Cup of cheddar cheese then heat through.
7. Garnish with cheese, sour cream and bacon.