Bennigan’s Baked Potato Soup
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Bennigan’s Baked Potato Soup
Description
Bennigan’s Baked Potato Soup combines diced potatoes and sautéed onions cooked in chicken stock flavored with ham and chicken bases to build depth. The soup thickens with a roux prepared by whisking flour into melted margarine before gradually adding milk, resulting in a smooth, creamy consistency. Black pepper adds mild heat without overwhelming the gentle potato flavor.
This soup is hearty and smooth, suitable as a starter or light meal. Garnishing with chopped parsley introduces a touch of freshness and color. Optional toppings such as bacon bits, shredded cheese, or sliced scallions can be added for additional texture and flavor contrast.
The recipe notes mention that ham and chicken bases might not be widely available in supermarkets; substituting chicken broth with a piece of ham can provide similar flavor. The recipe relies on microwave melting for part of the margarine but can be adapted to stovetop methods as well.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ham base
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 2 quart chicken stock
- 6 tablespoons margarine divided
- 1/2 cup onion yellow, diced
- 1 1/2 cups potato diced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ham and chicken bases in a saucepan and whisk until no lumps appear. Melt 3 tablespoons margarine in a stockpot and saute onions until transparent. Add potato and pepper and stir until completely mixed. Add chicken and ham stock and stir until mixture begins to boil.
- While mixture is boiling, microwave the remaining 3 tablespoons margarine 20 seconds or until melted. Whisk flour into melted margarine and stir until it forms a roux into the stock. The soup will start to thicken. Bring soup back to a boil, then slowly add the milk, whisking constantly.
- When milk is incorporated remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. You can also add bacon bits, shredded cheese, and sliced scallions on the soup.
Notes
- If ham and chicken bases are unavailable, use chicken broth with a piece of ham for flavor.
- Consider optional toppings like bacon bits, shredded cheese, or scallions for added texture.
- Margarine can be melted on the stovetop if preferred instead of microwaving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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