Laura Bush's Baked Potato Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups left over mashed potatoes
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 lb bacon, diced,cooked and drained well (freeze bacon for easier cutting)
1 large red pepper, diced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup chives, minced
4 tbsp sour cream
2 -3 cups whipping cream or 2 -3 cups half-and-half or 2 -3 cups milk
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

In a large soup pot, saute onions and red pepper over medium heat in 2 tablespoons butter until onions are clear.
Add bacon, potatoes and whipping cream to desired consistency.
Skim milk or chicken stock may be used to reduce calories.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Warm.
Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese and chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	756.59 Kcal (3168 kJ)
Calories from fat	383.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.67g	66%
Cholesterol	145.73mg	49%
Sodium	1320.48mg	55%
Potassium	847.64mg	18%
Total Carbs	66.87g	22%
Sugars	14.66g	59%
Dietary Fiber	6.13g	25%
Protein	27.85g	56%
Vitamin C	51.9mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	28%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	404mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.3 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.81g	66%
Cholesterol	30.11mg	49%
Sodium	272.8mg	55%
Potassium	175.11mg	18%
Total Carbs	13.81g	22%
Sugars	3.03g	59%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	25%
Protein	5.75g	56%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	87%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	28%
Iron	0.7mg	19%
Calcium	83.5mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.9

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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