Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes, baked
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 2 c. milk
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 7 to 8 slices bacon, crisp and crushed
  • 1 c. shredded cheese
  • 3 to 4 green onions, sliced thin, tops included
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Scoop out pulp from potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  • (I use cut up skins, if desired).
  • Add celery seed, cream, milk and one cup of water.
  • Mix until thick like gravy.
  • In a large Dutch oven, put butter or margarine.
  • Saute chopped onion until clear. Add potato
  • mixture, salt and pepper to onion.
  • Heat; garnish with shredded cheese, bacon bits and onions.
  • Soup should be thick.