Baked Potato Soup

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: and Active Time: 25 min; Total: 1 1/4 hours

Ingredients

2 large russet baking potatoes, cleaned

1/2 (of a 16 ounce package) Essential Everyday Bacon, chopped

1 cup chopped onion

1 container (32 ounce) Essential Everyday Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth

1 pouch (3.8 ounce) Essential Everyday Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 cup Essential Everyday Half and Half

1 cup Essential Everyday Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup sliced green onion

Directions:

Pierce potatoes with a fork several times; bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven 1 hour or until fork tender; cool slightly. Peel, if desired; cut into 1-inch cubes.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, saute bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.

Add onions to pan; saute until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add chicken broth, mashed potato flakes and thyme; salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, half & half and cheese; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bacon and green onions.

Recipe and photo used with permission from Essential Everyday

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