Baked Potato Soup

This is supposed to be a baked potato soup but due to limited time, I boiled the potatoes. Other than that, I basically followed the instructions with a few minor modifications. I left the directions for baking, thinking it might be a more interesting recipe. Boiled potatoes worked out fine and we had a delicious soup. I admit, I am a big fan of potato soup and have not met one, I didn't like.

Baked Potato Soup - adapted from Cooking Light September 2007

Ingredients:

Method:

Preheat oven to 400°.

Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Peel potatoes; coarsely mash.

Place flour in a large large pot; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.

Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 8 minutes).

Add mashed potatoes and 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts.

Remove from heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1/2 cup onions.

Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each bowl.

Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onions, and a little chopped red bell pepper.

Eat and enjoy. This is cold weather food since it warms both the body and soul.