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CREAMY 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
  • 1/3 cup Essential Everyday Butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup Essential Everyday All-purpose Flour
  • 1 32 ounce container Essential Everyday Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 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
  • - Essential Everyday Loaded Baked Potato Flavored Thick-cut Potato Chips broken up

DIRECTIONS

Pierce potatoes with a fork several times; bake in a preheated 400°F oven 1 hour or until fork tender; cool slightly. Cut into 1½-inch cubes.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain off bacon drippings.

Add butter to pan; when melted, add onions. Sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes). Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.

Add chicken broth and thyme; salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in cubed potatoes, half & half and cheese; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and green onions. Serve topped with potato chips.

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