Loaded Baked Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS
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3 lbs baking/russet potatoes [approximate]
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3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided [2% works!]
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10-12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
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4 cups 2 % milk
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1 1/2 cups low fat half & half
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2 [14.5 oz] cans chicken broth
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1 8 oz light sour cream
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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8 chopped green onions
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5 Tbsp light margarine
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1 minced shallots/red onion [about 1/3 cup]
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2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ground mustard
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1 tsp salt
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1/2-1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning [see cook's note]
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black pepper to taste
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