Baked Potato Soup

5-6 Medium Potatoes
3 T Butter
1 C. Diced, Onion
2 T Flour
4 C. Chicken Stock
2 C. Water
1/4 C. Cornstarch
1 1/2 C. Instant Mashed Potatoes
1 t. Salt
3/4 t. Pepper
1/2 t. Basil
1/8 t. Thyme
1 C. Half & Half

Garnish:
Shredded Cheddar
Bacon, Crumbled
Green Onions, Chopped

Bake potatoes for one hour at 400 degrees, let potatoes cool. Skin & chop. Melt butter in large saucepan, saute onion until light brown. Add flour to onions to make a roux. Add stock, water, cornstarch, mashed potato flakes and spices to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 5 minutes. Add baked potatoes and half & half. Bring soup back to boil. Reduce heat, simmer for another 15 minutes. Garnish with cheese, bacon & green onions. Enjoy! Pin It