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Baked and cool your potatoes...please don't boil, it just isn't the same!
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Chop up your onion, I always use sweet onions so my kids will eat them.
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Saute onions in the butter till they are soft and transparent but not browned...careful not to burn the butter.
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While the onions are cooking, peel and chop your potatoes into bite sized pieces...if you are adventurous keep 1/2 with their skins...if you have kids maybe not.
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Add your flour and salt to the onions, cook for a few minutes to prevent that 'floury' taste.
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Add your milk...the higher the fat content the creamier the soup....if you are feeling a little risky you could even add some cream or half and half...if you are that kind of cook!
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Simmer over low heat until it becomes thick and creamy
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Check the salt, add more if needed
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Add the white pepper to taste...fresh ground black is good too!
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Serve hot with any of the following topping...are you ready? Cheese, sour cream, green onions, bacon bits, steamed broccoli...anything you would put on a baked potato is delicious upon this soup!
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You can also add mushrooms or fresh corn at the beginning to get potato/mushroom soup or fresh corn chowder...oh my!
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Enjoy!
