Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 pounds potatoes (scrubbed and pierced in several places)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Peel when cool enough to handle.
  •  Melt butter in a 4 to 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add flour to the melted butter and allow to cook for 1 minute. 
  • Add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Season to taste before serving. 
  • Cut remaining potatoes in small cubes. Add to soup and stir gently to reheat. Sprinkle each serving with toppings.