Okay, this was a big hit with everyone! I will definitely make it again! To lighten it up, I used 8 pieces of pre-cooked bacon that I patted with a paper towel to remove as much fat as possible after zapping it in the microwave. I used fat-free half-and-half to replace the milk. I used 3 tablespoons of fat-free liquid butter and 2% cheese. I used the green onions as a garnish instead of adding them to the soup since these aren't a favorite of the kids. Again, a big thumbs up from all! We still had some of the homemade pita chips left from last night, so we ate those with the soup instead of the corn muffins I had planned. Baked Potato Soup Baked Potato Soup I found this recipe HERE ! 4 large baking potatoes - prick, bake @ 450 for 1 hr, let them rest for 10-15 minutes. Peel and chop - I like some larger pieces. 1 lb bacon, chopped, cooked Make a roux with 2/3 C butter and 2/3 Cup flour Stir in 6 Cups milk, cook until thick Add and heat through: 1 cup grated s
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