Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Loaded "Baked Potato" Soup

Now that fall is here, soups are one of my most favorite things to make. Here is one I love (and it's so easy & is done in the microwave under 15 minutes).

What you need:
1 1b baking potatoes (about 2) cubed
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 cup milk
3 slices cooked bacon (crumbled and divided)
1 c shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
1 green onion sliced, divided
1/4 cup sour cream

Make it:
Microwave Potatoes in large bowl on high 5 min., stirring after 2 1/2 min. Stir in broth and milk. Microwave 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Carefully crush potatoes with masher.
Reserve 2 Tbs each bacon and cheese and 1 Tbs onions for topping. Stir in remaining bacon, cheese and onions into soup.

Serve:
Topped with reserved bacon, cheese, onions and sour cream.

Makes:
4 servings, about 1 cup each (I usually double this recipe).

This was really good and very easy. I'm cooking it up tomorrow with my left over bacon.