Laura Bush’s Baked Potato Soup
Source of Recipe
VV Daily Press
List of Ingredients
6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, diced
1⁄2 pound of bacon, diced, cooked and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1⁄2 cup chives, minced
4 tablespoons sour cream (approximately.)
2-3 cups of whipping cream, half and half or milk
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Recipe
• In a large soup pot, sauté onions and red pepper over medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter until onions are clear. Add bacon, potatoes and whipping cream to desired consistency. Skim milk or chicken stock may be used to reduce calories.
• Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese and chives.
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