Baked Potato Soup

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 2 lg. onions, chopped
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2 c. water, divided
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 2 med. potatoes, peeled & diced
• 1 1/2 c. mashed potato flakes
• 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 c. half and half
• 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, saute onions in butter till tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in 1 c. water. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 mins. or till thickened. Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker.

Add broth, potatoes, flakes, bacon, pepper, salt, basil, thyme, and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or till potatoes are tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Garnish w/ cheese & green onions.