Name: Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick pieces; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick pieces; 1/2 of a medium red onion, cut into thin wedges; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups fat-free milk; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Ingredients

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2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes
1/2 pound sliced bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 scallions, thinly sliced
6 teaspoons sour cream

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Instructions

If using raw potatoes, pre-heat oven to 400°F, pierce potatoes and bake for 50 minutes or until tender. (If using already baked potatoes, simple skip this step.)
Allow to cool slightly. Scoop potato flesh into a bowl; set a side.
Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon and crumble; set aside.
Add butter to the bacon fat and heat over medium heat.
In a medium bowl combine salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne; add onions and toss well.
Add onion mixture to skillet. Sauté approximately 5 minutes or until onions turn slightly brown.
Fold in potatoes and bring mixture to a gentle simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese, half the reserved bacon and half the scallions.
Heat the broiler.
Divide soup equally among 6 flame-proof onion soup crocks. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over tops of crocks. Broil 4 inches from heat source for until cheese melts. (Watch carefully; cheese will burn easily.)
Very carefully remove *very hot* soup from broiler.
Serve with sour cream, remaining bacon and scallions for garnish.

Notes

This recipe can be made with potatoes that are baked ahead of time.

Author: Dori Fritzinger
Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 50 min

Keywords: loaded baked potato soup, potato soup, loaded baked potato, potato