Ingredients

  • 3 leftover baked potatoes
  • 2 tsp. margarine
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 c. vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp. chopped green onion
  • 3 c. skim milk
  • 1 c. half-and-half
  • Whipped sour cream or unflavored yogurt
  • shredded Colby cheese
  • 3 green onions (whites and greens)

Method

  • Pare the potatoes, reserving the skins, and dice.
  • Melt the margarine in a skillet and saute the onions until tender.
  • In the container of a blender, combine 1 cup of the stock and the potato skins.
  • Process on high until smooth.
  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the milk, potatoes, the sauteed onions, the mixture from the blender, and half-and-half.
  • Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat.
  • Place a dollop of sour cream in each bowl, sprinkle with a little cheese, and spoon the soup over the top.
  • Garnish with green onion, and serve immediately.