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Baked Potato Soup I

SUBMITTED BY: Sherry Haupt PHOTO BY: rebecca

"Thick and creamy. Uses leftover baked potatoes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 939 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2/3 cup margarine
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 7 cups milk
  • 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2004 by EFUTHEY
Tried a healthier version of this soup (down from 60 grams of fat per serv. to 8!!) Cut out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
I read every review only because I believe that even experienced cooks can always learn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by bizzymom23
I make this soup all the time and my family loves it. To thin it down some I use 3 cups of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by PrincessJenna
Fantastic!! Better than any potato soup I've had in a restaurant and definitely my fav soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by mamabear011905
This was great meal. My husband and I loved it. But we did something a little diffrent. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by Navy_Mommy
I love this recipe! Can I give it more than five stars? I have made it several times now and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by TARAOLIN
VERY good soup. I recommend being careful how much flour you put in, though. I put too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2002 by JENJENGRL
This was exelent. It tasted a little bland the day that I made it. By the second day all of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by jaycee
I thought this recipe was great. It was a little on the thick side, so I added more milk. To... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by ANNFIRE
Thick and creamy - and very easy to make! This recipe is a 'keeper'. I lightened it up by...