butera's baked potato soup

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Sinfully rich, but so worth it. You can; however, lighten it up a bit using low-fat and/or light versions of these ingredients. This was featured in the Chronicle years ago and was contributed by Butera's deli.

(4 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For butera's baked potato soup

  • 2/3 c
    flour
  • 2/3 c
    butter
  • 1 1/2 qt
    milk
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4
    large potatoes, baked
  • 4
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled (more if using for garnish)
  • 5 oz
    cheddar cheese, grated (more if using for garnish)
  • chives, for garnish

How To Make butera's baked potato soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in a medium-size pan over medium heat. Using a wire whisk, slowly blend in flour until thoroughly blended.
  • 2
    Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Whisk in salt and pepper and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • 3
    Cut cooked potatoes in half and scoop out the "meat" and set aside.
  • 4
    When milk mixture is very hot, whisk in potato. Stir in green onions.
  • 5
    Whisk well and add sour cream and crumbled bacon. Heat thoroughly. Add cheese, a little at a time, stirring until all is incorporated.
  • 6
    Garnish with chives. Add a sprinkling of grated cheese and crumbled bacon.

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