Friday, December 10, 2010

Hard Rock Cafe's Baked Potato Soup!

3 good sized potatoes (baked and cut into pieces)
1/2 a package of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup onions (I leave out and dump in some dried onion flakes)
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half and half
1/8 cup fresh parsley (I just dump some dried parsley in)
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4-3/4 tsp red pepper (add only if you want more heat!!)
1/2 cup cheese

Chop bacon and reserve grease (or don't reserve grease and use vegetable oil in place). Heat grease and cook onions in bacon drippings (or oil) over medium high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir about 3-5 minutes, until mixture starts to turn golden brown. Add chicken stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps. Whisk until liquid thickens. Reduce heat to simmer and add cream, potatoes, chopped bacon, parsley, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes; do not allow to boil. Add grated cheese and heat until cheese melts smoothly. Garnish each serving with chopped bacon and cheese.
*This recipe makes 4 servings.

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