Laura Bush's Baked Potato Soup

Name: Laura Bush's Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups left over mashed potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 lb bacon, diced,cooked and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting); 1 large red pepper, diced; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1/2 cup chives, minced; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 2 -3 cups half-and-half or 2 -3 cups milk; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

6

cups left over mashed potatoes
2

tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1

medium onion, diced
¹⁄₂

lb bacon, diced,cooked and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting)
1

large red pepper, diced
2

cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¹⁄₂

cup chives, minced
4

tablespoons sour cream
2 -3

2 -3 cups half-and-half or 2 -3 cups milk
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large soup pot, saute onions and red pepper over medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter until onions are clear.
Add bacon, potatoes and whipping cream to desired consistency.
Skim milk or chicken stock may be used to reduce calories.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Warm.
Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese and chives.

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