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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2009
OMG...this was the best soup that I have ever tasted. My son is a really picky eater and he also loved the soup so much that he actually requested that I send some for lunch in his thermos! I altered the recipe slightly only adding 8 strips of bacon which was all I had in the house. I used skim milk and low fat cheddar and low fat sour cream and it worked out wonderfully!
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Home Town: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Living In: Markham, Ontario, Canada
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009
Delicious and very easy! I used less sour cream and more cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009
This is a very good basic recipe. I only gave it 4 stars because the first time I made it it had no flavor at all. The second time I made it I used 4 cups of whole milk and 3 cups of Chicken broth. I added about 4 heaping tsp. of chopped chives and 4 minced garlic cloves. I used 1 2/3 Cups of sour cream. This made it very rich and tasty. Instead of frying bacon I used the Oscar Mayer real bacon pieces that are sold in little pouches in the salad dressing isle. I didn't put any cheese in it at all as we don't care for it in potato soup.
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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009
Really good but modified. Add 4 cups chicken broth and 2 cups half and half instead of milk. Add spices and seasonings to taste.
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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009
This was DELICIOUS!!! I had to omit the bacon because I was much too lazy to run out to the store but I didn't miss it at all! I also added a small can of diced green chiles and substituted one of the cups of milk for cream. Yummy!
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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009
This is by far the best potato recipe. My family loves it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009
this recipes is pretty bland overall. i misread the recipe and added baking potatoes (russet), not pre-baked potatoes, so i had to cook the soup about 20 minutes longer to fully cook the potatoes. also sauteed yellow onion in the butter before adding flour, and added about a tsp of dried basil and a cup or so of shredded carrots. still lacking a lot of flavor, so probably will not make again.
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Home Town: Stanton, Iowa, USA
Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009
Delicious!! It is very harty, it's more a chowder than a soup. The recipe is perfect. I worried because it didn't seem as though mine was thickening, but don't worry it does, and if you're not sure it will just put in a few more pinches of flour. Don't skimp on the bacon, I didn't put as much as it called for and I wish I had. Also, all I had was unsalted butter and that worked perfectly. This soup will impress people. It looks, smells, and tastes great and doesn't require anything too fancy.
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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2009
This was restaurant quality. I can't say enough about it! I used 4 cups whole milk and 3 cups chicken broth, but other than that, I stayed true to the recipe. I was generous with my salt and pepper, but I tend to under season, so I think I just found the right amount for the soup. Definitely stir often!! I was distracted by my daughters in the beginning and almost burned the bottom of the pot! Delicious!
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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009
This potato soup is fantastic, and pretty easy to make (hubby's exact words: "this stuff is da bomb!")- sour cream gives it a special flavor and creaminess, and since we didn't have any leftover baked potatoes, I cooked some quick in the microwave in one of those cloth "baked potato bags" - which cut way down on the prep time. Even better the second day, and a wonderful treat for those of us freezing our butts off up here in Iowa. :-)
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Home Town: Colfax, Iowa, USA
Living In: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009
Very good!
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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009
Making this on a short notice of visitors coming, I bought baked potatoes from a local fast food joint. I followed the recipe but cut back on the bacon...I let my guests put the amount they wanted in. I cooked the bacon separately and didn't use the grease in the soup (I know people enjoy it, but I did have a guest that doesn;t eat meat over). Great soup!!!! Definitely a staple for my winter nights. Thank you!
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Living In: Patchogue, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2009
My husband actually made this on Christmas Eve and this will now be our new tradition. This was terrific and both of our kids loved it. Of course, we are from the San Luis Valley, Colorado...potato capital of Colorado and we love potatoes. We didn't change a thing. Thank you for the recipe!
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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008
I agree with some of the other reviews that this soup was incredibly thick. The next time I make it I will use probably less than half of the butter and flour mixture. I even added a can of chicken stock to the soup and it was still thick. Very tasty though- definitely tasted better the second day once flavors had a chance to meld together. Will definitely make again.
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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008
I felt that this recipe needs something. It's kind of bland. Its a good start. I'll need to work on adding additional ingredients or maybe next time using half milk and half chicken broth.
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008
This was a great, thick recipe for my husband's favorite soup! The only change I made was that I lightly mashed the potatoes so that there wasn't big chunks of potatoes. He loved it and so did my 2 year old daughter!
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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008
This recipe is so good! Just all american classic comfort food at it's finest! I have made it countless times and it is always a crowd pleaser. I set aside the green onions as a topper only because I am picky but other than that it is wonderful!!!
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Home Town: Watertown, New York, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008
Excellent!!!!!
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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008
This was a very flavorful soup. My husband and I really liked it, although I will be making it sparingly and not using so much bacon. Hubby has high cholesterol :)
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Home Town: White Lake, Michigan, USA
Living In: Warren, Michigan, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008
Awesome recipe. I was searching for a recipe like the one my mom made when I was a kid and this has to be it. I doubled the recipe because it's winter time here and it won't go to waste with the cold weather abounding. I add green onion, white onion, cheese and celery to it too but that is just my personal preference. I recommend adding the potatoes at the very end if they are rather soft from overbaking the night before-like mine were:) Potatoes heat up quickly and retain heat for a long time so the warmth of the soup will heat the potatoes to piping hot in just a matter of minutes. Also, be careful with your salt, potatoes retain a heavy amount of salt(in fact if you ever put too much salt in a soup or such, you can add diced potatoes and strain them out after an hour or so and they will have absorbed most of the salt so you can start anew). You may think your soup isn't salty enough while cooking if your potatoes are in-just because they will absorb the salt out of the rest of the soup. But as the flavors begin to meld together, the salt will redistribute and mingle with the other aspects of the soup, especially the next day!
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