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Jean's Baked Potato Soup


Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients


  • 10 Idaho Potatoes (5 lbs.)
  • 2 3/4 qt. chicken stock (5 1/2 lbs.)
  • 3/4 c margarine (6 oz.)
  • 4 1/2 c diced onions (1 3/4 lbs.)
  • 2 c diced celery (1 lb.)
  • 1 1/2 c flour (6 oz.)
  • 2 c shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
  • 3/4 c heavy cream (6 oz.)
  • 3/4 c cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 3/4 c sour cream (6 oz.)
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1 c chopped green onions (6 oz.)


Directions


  1. Bake Idaho Potatoes. 
  2. Cool, peel and cut into large chunks. 
  3. Bring chicken stock to a boil. 
  4. Melt margarine in a non-reactive pot. 
  5. Add onions and celery; sauté about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  6. Stir in chicken stock, blending well. Bring to a boil. 
  7. Add Idaho Potatoes; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes. 
  8. Stir in cheddar cheese, cream and bacon; heat through. 
  9. Remove soup from heat; stir in sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  10. Garnish each serving with green onions, additional crumbled bacon and herbs, if desired.*


Estimated Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
620 calories; 33g fat (293 calories from fat); 19g protein; 62g carbohydrate; 55mg cholesterol; 1181mg sodium *Not included in nutrition analysis


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