Saturday, October 17, 2009

Mom's Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This week the weather has been in the 40's and 50's and I have been not feeling well so I decide to make a delicious comfort food for dinner. One of my favorite comfort foods is a loaded baked potato soup. It is absolutely perfect for cooler weather. This is my mom's recipe and I promise you will love it!

What You Will Need:
4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cups butter
2/3 cups all-purpose floor
6 cups milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 green onions diced
1 jar Hormel bacon pieces
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese
8 oz sour cream

How to Make it:
  1. Bake the potatoes at 425 degrees for 40 minutes to an 1 hour
  2. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan on low
  3. Add flour slowly, cook for 1 minute, stirring often
  4. Slowly add milk on cup at a time till it mixes thoroughly, stirring often
  5. Add the core of the potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pan
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of green onions
  7. Add 1/2 cup of bacon pieces
  8. Add 1 cup of cheese, mix thoroughly
  9. Add sour cream, be sure it heats thoroughly, about 30 minutes, stirring frequently
  10. Serve each bowl garnished with cheese, onions and bacon
Cozy up for a wonderful evening with a bowl of this great soup and enjoy!
Happy Cooking!

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