Mommy and We

Baked Potato Soup

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

What You’ll Need:

• 5 large baking potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

What To Do:

1. Prick each potato several times with a fork. Microwave 1-inch apart on paper towels at HIGH 14 minutes or until done, turning and rearranging after 5 minutes. Let cool. Peel potatoes, and coarsely mash with a fork.
2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, and saute until tender. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Stir in potatoes, half-and-half, and next 3 ingredients; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
3. Top each serving with cheese and bacon.