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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2008
The recipe "as is" would probably border 3/4 stars - but with alterations it would be worthy of a 5 star rating. Recipe calls for TOO much of nearly everything... I used 4 large baking potatoes - pierced them with a fork all over and baked in the oven (microwave may be quicker but I wanted the true baked potato flavor) - once cooked I peeled them and cut the potatoes in bite-sized cubes. Cut both the flour and butter to 1/2 cup and made a roux (cook butter/flour over low heat for 5-7 minutes whisking constantly). Since the roux (butter/flour) would be the thickening agent I used all 2% milk. I also used a regular yellow onion instead of green onion (didn't have any green on hand) - sauteed in a little butter until tender. Once the milk thickened I added the potatoes, onion, cheese and two heaping tablespoons of sour cream (salt/pepper to taste). Reduced heat to low and heated through. The soup definitely needed to be thinned - so I ended up adding 2 cups of chicken broth until the soup was just the right consistency. Since I had quite a bit of potatoes - I blended/pureed a pitcher full of the soup and added it back to pot. Topped individual servings with a little shredded cheese. Despite all the extra work - it was definitely tasty!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2008
This was very easy and very good. I scaled it down to 8 servings and added a little garlic to the butter. Microwaving the potatoes and using pre-cooked bacon cut down on prep time. I used 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups skim. I also added 2 cups of vegetable stock and it was still nice and thick.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2008
What a wonderful recipe. Like many others, I tried to cut the calories by using skim milk and lowfat cheese. It was delicious! So I can hardly imagine how good it was using whole milk! Thank you very much for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2008
I liked this recipe a lot. I've made it probably three times now and the only thing that I change is the amount of milk. I like mine not too thick and not too "runny" so I just gauge the milk as it is cooking and sometimes have to add more/less flour or more/less milk. Other than that, this is a hit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2008
I'm giving this 4 stars because I made some changes after reading other reviews. I baked 8 potatoes in the oven the day prior to making the soup. I scooped the potatoes out and left 4 shells-I figured I could make twice-baked potatoes with any extra potatoes. I didn't peel them. I made the soup with 1/2c butter, 1/2 cup flour, 2 c chicken broth, 4 cups 2% milk. I made the soup portion and threw in some garlic salt and dried diced onion. The potatoes I just threw in until it was the thickness my husband and I like. I added a large spoonful of sour cream at the end. This was really good. The husband had the soup with just crackers, I had it with crumbled bacon and cheese. This could easily be adapted to make chicken corn chowder and things like that. Thanks!
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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2008
Made this for church soup supper. It was a hit. Had the exact same soup at a restaurant. So glad you posted this recipe. A fall favorite!!
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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2008
I enjoyed the taste but agree with other reviewers that it's a bit thick. I cut the recipes in 1/2 and still had more than enough. I also added a bit more onion and bacon (real bacon, not bacon bits). Next time, I will try adding more milk to make it thinner.
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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008
loved it tasted like bob evans baked potato soup that i like so much will make again
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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2008
Loved this... will make it again and again.
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Reviewed: May 24, 2008
did 4 cups whole milk and 2 cups skim so it wasn't so thick. Excellent soup. Tasted like twice baked potatoes!
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Reviewed: May 21, 2008
Loved this! I added some chicken broth as suggested by other reviews. I also added some garlic salt. It was awesome! I will be making this alot!
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Reviewed: May 7, 2008
We loved this soup! Very easy to make and a total comfort food. :) We made it with fat free milk instead of wholoe and it was still good.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: May 5, 2008
My family loves this hearty soup even in the summer!! Will be making all year round!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2008
This was good, but not very soupy. More like a very thick chowder, and that's even after I added an extra 1/2 c. milk. I also think it was lacking onion flavor. Adding additional onions to cook right in the soup would probably improve the flavor.
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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2008
This recipe was a bit too thick. After eating I went out to play soccer and it felt much too heavy.
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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2008
This is a great soup. I baked the potatoes instead of microwaving because I believe they have a better flavor. I also added a lot of chicken stock and used chopped yellow onions instead of green. I sauteed them in the butter just enough to soften them. This make a lot of soup, so you might try cutting the recipe in half. It filled my large crockpot to the brim.
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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2008
Amazing! I did use Sharp Cheddar and about a 1/4 cup more milk, to thin it out a little. The second time I made it, I added some ham instead of bacon. This really is a great recipe. My family asks for it all the time! A keeper!
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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008
My family really enjoyed this recipe! My husband said it was the best he ever had! I added a little onion and celery to the butter and some chicken broth to the milk mixture. We also had some leftover ham from Easter dinner that I through in as well. I will definitely make over and over!
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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008
This soup is TERRIFIC, with MINOR modifications to our taste. I suggest you guys try this for variety. Instead of Bacon(because we don't like it soggy once it sits), I used 16 oz package of Ekrich skinless smoked sausage. I fried in a pan until golden brown and added at the very last minute of cooking right before serving, also the same time you add the sr cream. I also substitute skim milk for whole milk. PLUS I add one can of chicken broth. Otherwise make as directed. By using the skim milk it's not too thick and by adding one can of chicken broth it tastes great! The smoked sausage is REALLY what makes this recipe AMAZING! The flavor is incredible!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008
I made so many changes to this recipe, that it's hard for me to rate the original one. I thought the original recipe would lack in flavor and there were too many potatos. Here is what I did. I used 3 large potatoes, I blanched them until they were half cooked, then cubed them.. so they would cook the rest of the way in the liquid. I used 3 cups of milk, and between 1-2 cups chicken broth. Milk alone would be too bland. I cooked one small yellow onion in the butter before adding liquids. I only used a few tbsps of butter. I used at least 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, I kept tasting it and adding more. I stirred a few tbsps only of sour cream in at the end, and I think the bacon gives great flavor. My batch made enough for 4-6 dinner sized servings. This recipe has potential, but I did a lot of tweaking.
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