Loaded Baked Potato Soup

We {LOVE} the Loaded Baked Potato Soup at Black Angus! I wanted to find a recipe that would replicate it but also remain healthy.  Here is the recipe I found on the Weight Watchers site that I modified a bit.  This soup is really tasty and has become a favorite in our house with some Cheddar Bay Biscuits!!

4 Large Potatoes

2 Teaspoon Olive Oil

½ cup Onions, Chopped

1 ½ cups Chicken Stock

2 Tablespoon Flour

2 Cups Milk

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Pepper

1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder (more depending on your taste)

1 Teaspoon Parsley

1. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave on HIGH 10-12 minutes or until tender. Peel and cut in half; cool slightly.

2. While potatoes cook, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add broth. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk and add to the pan along with the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; stir often. Cook 1 minute.  Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Check seasonings and add more if needed.

3. Discard potato skins and mash 1 potato and add to the soup.  Chop the remaining potatoes and add them to the soup. 

4. Top the soup with normal baked potato toppings such as crispy bacon, cheese, scallions, and sour cream!

Give this a try even if you are not watching what you are eating.. its delicious! And always remember to take the Thyme to Savor!