Bacon & Baked Potato Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 russet baking potatoes (6-8 oz.each) or 2 yukon gold baking potatoes (6-8 oz. each)
3 tbsp unsalted. butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced button mushroom
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (optional, more if needed)
4 cups half-and-half (we used 2% milk) or 4 cups light cream (we used 2% milk) or 4 cups milk (we used 2% milk) or 4 cups soymilk ( we used 2% milk)
2 -3 cherry tomatoes (for color )
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (5 oz)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
8 slices of peppery rubbed bacon (crispy broken
3 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush; pat dry & prick with a fork.
Bake in a 425º F oven for 40-60 minutes or until tender; cool.
Peel potatoes, if desired, & chop potatoes; set aside.
In a heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter or margarine over medium heat.
Add onions, celery, & sliced mushrooms.
Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Stir in flour, thyme, salt, pepper & crushed red pepper.
Add half-and-half, or milk, or soy milk all at once, as well as, cherry tomatoes.
Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Add potatoes, 1 cup of the cheese, and the broth; stir until cheese melts.
Slightly mash potatoes with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
For the topping, reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon.
Stir the remaining bacon and 1 tablespoon of the green onion into soup.
Heat through.
To serve, top each serving with reserved bacon, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, green onions and the sour cream.
ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1161.54 Kcal (4863 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.16g	46%
Cholesterol	90.36mg	30%
Sodium	294.5mg	12%
Potassium	4571.65mg	97%
Total Carbs	196.02g	65%
Sugars	21.91g	88%
Dietary Fiber	14.39g	58%
Protein	30.22g	60%
Vitamin C	189.2mg	315%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	7mg	39%
Calcium	412.8mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	350.69 Kcal (1468 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.1g	46%
Cholesterol	27.28mg	30%
Sodium	88.91mg	12%
Potassium	1380.26mg	97%
Total Carbs	59.18g	65%
Sugars	6.62g	88%
Dietary Fiber	4.34g	58%
Protein	9.12g	60%
Vitamin C	57.1mg	315%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	2.1mg	39%
Calcium	124.6mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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