Loaded Potato Soup

This potato soup is delicious and perfect for a rainy day...or any day for that matter!

Loaded Potato Soup

1 bag frozen hashbrowns, cubed, not shredded

instant potato flakes

Mrs. Dash Original seasoning

4 T butter

4 T flour

2 cups milk

shredded cheese

real bacon bits

green onion, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

Place frozen hashbrowns in large pot of water and bring to boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. While potatoes boil, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until combined. Add milk about 1 cup at a time, whisking quickly to blend in flour mixture well. Once smooth, add cheese and whisk continuously so the cheese does not burn. Once cheese sauce is smooth, set aside off the burner. Mash the hashbrowns to a smoother consistency (whatever your preference) and add instant potato flakes 1/2 cup at a time until you reach a thicker consistency. Slowly pour in cheese sauce, stirring as you do. Stir until well blended.

Ladle soup into bread bowls. Serve with toppings {cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream}.

This makes a large pot of soup. You could serve to a large group or freeze half of it for a later date. Either way, it is delicious!