Scrumptious Baked Potato Soup

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This recipe came from my mother's collection. it's such wonderful comfort food! *note* never boil a cream based soup. heat it just to the boiling point, then remove from heat. boiling it will cause your soup to curdle.

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Steps

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Melt butter in large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and garlic.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.

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Stir in flour.

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Gradually stir in broth and heavy cream.

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Scoop potato pulp from one potato.

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Mash.

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Add pulp to broth mixture.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring occasionally , until mixture just comes to a boil.

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Dice remaining potato skin and potato.

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Add to soup.

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Heat through.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Top each serving with bacon , cheese and green onion.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, minced garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, russet potato, salt, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onion