Four Northern Stars

This soup has been a favorite at our house since my kids were very small. It’s everything a good soup should be: quick and easy to make, healthy, hearty and serious comfort food. It’s terrific on a night when the weather is nasty. We love it with fresh hot biscuits or dinner rolls with homemade jam.

Baked Potato Soup

6 large baked potatoes

1 tablespoon butter

1 chopped onion

32 ounces chicken broth

1 cup milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooked and crumbled bacon

Shredded cheddar

Gently saute onions in butter in a large stock pot until tender. Add broth; bring to boil. Scoop and chop up potato flesh and add to pot. Stir in milk and sour cream, heat through but don’t boil. Serve hot, topped with bacon and cheese.