This soup will surprise you with its taste, reminiscent of baked potatoes topped with cheese. Classic flavors simmered in a soup that is very easy to prepare. A real comfort bowl on cold winter days.
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes or use leftover baked potatoes
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Toppings: Cheddar Cheese shredded, Green Onions, chopped, Bacon, cooked, and crumbled
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake for one hour or until potatoes are tender. Let the potatoes cool. Peel potatoes and coarsely mash them in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large soup pot, add the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk, whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.
Add in sour cream and green onions. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, do not boil the soup. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings. Serve warm.