Recipe(tried): Easy & Delicious Baked Potato Soup

This recipe was previously posted by Leeza. It would be great served with fresh
baked rolls, or french or garlic bread and a tossed green salad.

You could also enhance the soup by adding bite-sized bits of cooked chicken,
ham, or (yummmmmmmmm) turkey ham!

This would be fun to serve right at the table in a big soup terrine if you have
one, so guests can help themselves to more, and more, and more :-))

I hope you have a good time with your guests.
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Easy Baked Potato Soup

Recipe By : Houston Chronicle-8/19/98
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Quick & Easy Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 medium russet potatoes
6 tablespoons margarine
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups skim milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream (can use fat free)
1 (3oz) jar real cooked bacon bits
1 bunch green onions -- chopped
1 (8oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese

Wash and dry potatoes; pierce with a fork. Put in a white plastic
grocery bag ( the kind from the check-out, not from the produce
section); tie a double knot. Microwave on high 10 min. Bag will
puff up.

Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large soup pot. Add flour; whisk
to combine. Add milk slowly, whisking until lightly thickened.
Remove bag of potatoes from oven. Carefully cut open bag. It will
be very hot. After potatoes are cool enough to handle, chop
potatoes, including skins, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add
to soup. Stir well and add sour cream, bacon, green onions and
cheese. Reserve some bacon, green onions and cheese for
garnish.