Baked Potato Soup
February 2009
2 people tried this recipe.
Serve with breadsticks.
4 servings Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 large baking potatoespeeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 3 cups milk
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, white and green portions thinly sliced separately
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 cups milk and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the cauliflower and scallion whites, cover and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup milk, then puree the soup. Season with salt and pepper.
- Microwave the bacon at high power until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; crumble. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and top with the shredded cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon and scallion greens.