Houlihan’s Baked Potato Soup 1 1/2 pounds (2 cups, diced but unpeeled) baking potatoes 1/4 pound butter 2 cups yellow onion — diced 1/3 cup flour 5 cups water 1/4 cup low sodium chicken base 1 cup instant potato flakes 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk salt — to taste white pepper — to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Prick washed potatoes & bake until a fork pierces to the center easily. Remove potatoes from oven & allow to fully cool. Remove skin & cut potatoes into 1/2″ cubes. Set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions & saute over low heat for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent. Don’t allow onions to burn. Add flour to onions & butter and cook 4 – 5 minutes, stirring well until flour is absorbed. In a separate container, combine water, chicken base, potato flakes & seasonings. Stir or whisk thoroughly to eliminate lumps. Add slowly to onion mixture, stirring constantly so no lumps form. Increase to medium heat & continue cooking until the soup begins to gently simmer. Add milk & cream, stirring until smooth & lightly thickened. Simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil. Soup should just simmer lightly. Add cubed baked potatoes & stir to combine. Remove from heat & serve. Top each serving with grated cheddar cheese, sliced scallions & bacon pieces..
Posted on: Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:38:36 +0000
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