Mashed Potato Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 6
 
This potato soup is so easy, but doesn't skimp on taste either! You can pull this one together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
  • 4-5 baking potatoes
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ⅓ C. all-purpose flour
  • 4 C. milk
  • 1 C. cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp. salt and pepper
  • ½ C. sour cream
  • 2 T. chopped chives (or green onions)
Instructions
  1. Prick potatoes with a fork; microwave on high until cooked through, turning once, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Scoop out flesh and mash with a fork.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp, turning once, about 10 mins.; crumble.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth and golden, about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, whisking, 5 to 6 mins. Stir in potatoes, cheese, and ½ tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until cheese melts and soup is hot. Whisk in sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Top with bacon, chives, and extra cheese.
Recipe by The Teacher's Wife at https://theteacherswife.com/2012/11/mashed-potato-soup.html