Mason Jar Baked Potato Soup

Yield: 2 quarts; 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 large baking potatoes, baked
• 1/2 cup finely diced celery
• 3/4 cup finely diced carrots
• 3/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/3 cup finely diced green onion
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 ounces bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chicken-seasoned stock base
• 2 2/3 cups whipping cream
• 12 ounces (3 cups) grated Swiss cheese
• 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Peel baked potatoes and cut into 1/2 inch chunks; set aside. In large bowl, mix celery, carrots, onion, green onion, peppers, salt and garlic; set aside.
2. Place bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat until brown.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add oil. When hot, add vegetable mixture; saute until vegetables are well-done. Add potato chunks and cook until dark brown. Add water, chicken base and cream; stir constantly for 5 minutes. Fold in cheese until thoroughly blended.
4. Heat butter in saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour; cook, stirring, until flour is lightly browned to make a roux. Add roux to soup and stir until thoroughly blended. Reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.

Attribution

Mason Jar Restaurant