Sunday, April 13, 2008

Potato Soup

This baked potato soup is very cheap to make & tastes just like a a steakhouses'! Enjoy!

Baked Potato Soup
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6-8 large potatoes
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
additional sour cream, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, all optional

Wash and pierce potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for 10 minutes, turn and microwave an additional 10 minutes or until done. In a medium stockpot over medium heat, combine butter and flour; mix together. Continue cooking until golden and thick. When thick, blend in milk. Continue cooking over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Peel and cube potatoes; mashing half. Add potatoes to milk mixture. Blend in sour cream; heat until warm. Serve soup in bowls, top each bowl with sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.

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