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Potato Soup from a Leftover Baked Potato

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Potato Soup

Potato Soup

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Turn a leftover baked potato into a delicious and filling potato soup for two.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 1 Leftover baked potato, chopped into small pieces
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Preparation:

1. Make a roux with the butter and flour.

2. Add in the milk, potato pieces and salt and pepper to taste.

3. Bring to a brief boil on medium heat and serve.

Optional: If you have cheddar cheese, grate some up and add it after you have removed the soup from the heat. You can also add in green onions, bacon bits, leftover carrots – use your imagination.

Serves 2

– Susan G from Long Island

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