BAKED POTATO SOUP
- Active Time : 25 minutes
- Total Time : 1 1/4 hours
- Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large russet baking potatoes cleaned
- 1/2 16 ounce package Essential Everyday Bacon chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 32 ounce container Essential Everyday Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 3.8 ounce pouch Essential Everyday Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup Essential Everyday Half & Half
- 1 cup Essential Everyday Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
DIRECTIONS
Pierce potatoes with a fork several times; bake in a preheated 400°F oven 1 hour or until fork tender; cool slightly. Peel, if desired; cut into 1-inch cubes.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
Add onions to pan; sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add chicken broth, mashed potato flakes and thyme; salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in diced potatoes, half & half and cheese; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and green onions.