Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

3 c. cubed potato

1 1/2 c. water

3 chicken bouillon cubes

1/2 c. chopped celery

1/2 c. chopped onion

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. sour cream

3 T. flour

2 c. milk

4 oz. cream cheese

Toppings

Shredded cheddar cheese

Cooked bacon

Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Combine first seven ingredients in large dutch oven. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes. 

Step 2

Add one cup milk and let soup warm back up to temperature.

Step 3

Combine flour, sour cream, and one cup milk. Slowly add this mixture to the soup.

Step 4

Add softened cream cheese and stir until incorporated into the soup.

Step 5

Add salt and pepper to achieve desired taste.

Step 6

Garnish with shredded cheese, bacon, and scallions.