Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup

Recipe By : Hard Rock Cafe
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 to 8 slices bacon, fried crisp,
drippings reserved
1 cup onions -- diced
2/3 cup flour
6 cups hot chicken stock
4 cups baked potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup parsley -- chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onions, white part only -- diced

Chop cooked bacon. Reserve. Cook onions in remaining drippings over
medium-high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add flour, stirring to
prevent lumps. Cook 3-5 minutes until mixture just begins to run golden.
Add chicken stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps, until liquid
thickens. Reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, cream, chopped bacon,
parsley, garlic, basil, salt, pepper sauce and black pepper. Simmer for 10
minutes; do not allow to boil. Add grated cheese and green onions. Heat
until cheese melts smoothly. Garnish each serving as desired with chopped
bacon, grated cheese and chopped parsley. Makes 2 quarts, about 8 servings.

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