Au Gratin Potato Soup

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 8 c. water
• 6 large russet potatoes , (unpeeled; 4 diced, 2 quartered lengthwise, then sliced 1/4" thick)
• 4 Tb. butter
• 1 c. green onion, chopped
• 1 Tb. broth powder, (Jensen's)
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1 tsp. bacon bits
• 3/4 lb. grated cheddar, (3 c. packed)
• 1 1/2 tsp. paprika

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place water, diced potatoes and butter together in a 5-6 qt. pot. Bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over medium heat 20-30 minutes or until potatoes begin to break down and a thick broth forms. Lower heat to simmer and add sliced potatoes. Simmer, covered about 10 minutes until potatoes are barely tender. Add green onions, broth powder and garlic. Remove from heat. In blender, blend until smooth: bacon bits, grated cheese and 1 1/2 cups of the hot soup broth (try to avoid potato chunks for this). Add blended mixture back to soup in pot and place soup over low heat, stirring occasionally until hot but NOT boiling. Stir in paprika.