Baked Potato Soup February 21, 2007 This soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. Estimated Times Preparation Time: 15 mins. Cooking Time: 10 mins. Ingredients - 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine - 1/4 cup chopped onion - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour - 1 can (14.5 fl. oz.) chicken broth - 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk - 2 large or 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved - Cooked and crumbled bacon (optional) - Shredded cheddar cheese (optional) - Sliced green onions (optional) Directions MELT butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk. Scoop potato pulp from 1 potato (reserve potato skin); mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes just to a boil. Dice remaining potato skin and potato(es); add to soup. Heat through. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Top each serving with bacon, cheese and green onions, if desired. VARIATION: For a different twist to this recipe, omit the bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Cook 2 tablespoons shredded carrot with the onion and add 1/4 teaspoon dried dill to the soup when adding the broth. Proceed as above.

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