Question
What is the definitive guide to Natasha Nicholes's Baked Potato Soup recipe?
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Answer
Sure, here's a summary of my Baked Potato Soup recipe:
Ingredients:
- 6 tbs butter
- 2 cups yellow onions
- 3 tbs garlic
- 1/2 cup flour
- 10 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- 10 cups of potatoes cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Splash of hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke or smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp turmeric or 2 strands of saffron
- 1/2 cup of chopped bacon plus enough for garnish
- 1/2 cup of chives plus enough for garnish
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a large dutch oven and sauté onion sprinkled with salt for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir until all butter has been absorbed.
- Slowly add chicken broth and whisk to keep lumps from forming.
- Add milk and heavy cream and stir.
- Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- While potatoes are cooking, fry your bacon until crisp.
- Mash potatoes in the pot. Leave some chunks since it adds personality!
- Add turmeric or saffron for a lovely golden colored soup.
- Add liquid smoke or smoked paprika for a great smoky taste.
- Add a splash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a small kick.
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
- Serve in bread bowls or with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Enjoy your homemade Baked Potato Soup! Do you need any more cooking tips?