Jen's Healthy(Er) Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Jen's Healthy(Er) Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium baking potatoes, baked; 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup diced onion (finely diced); ¼ cup flour; 1 (14 1/2 fluid ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk; salt and pepper (to taste); crumbled bacon (optional); shredded cheddar cheese (optional); green onions (optional) or chives (optional)

Servings: persons

4 medium baking potatoes, baked
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup diced onion (finely diced)
¼ cup flour
1 (14 1/2 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk
salt and pepper (to taste)
crumbled bacon (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
green onions (optional) or chives (optional)

1
Pre-bake your potatoes (I like to lightly spritz them with Pam and then sprinkle with salt and onion powder).
2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion and cook until tender (about 1 or 2 minutes depending on how fine the dice).
4
Stir in flour and cook through.
5
Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk.
6
Scoop potato pulp from 1.5 potatoes (reserve skin) and mash up.
7
Add pulp to liquid mixture.
8
Cook over medium heat (stir frequently or the bottom will burn!)
9
until mixture just comes to boil.
10
Dice up remaining potatoes and skin (not too small) and add to soup.
11
Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
12
Heat through and serve with optional toppings (but I love it as-is, really!
13
).
14
Cook time includes time to bake potatoes.

220

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium baking potatoes, baked, 3 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup diced onion (finely diced), ¼ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Jen's Healthy(Er) Baked Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jen's Healthy(Er) Baked Potato Soup

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