Broccoli Soup With Cheddar Potato Skins

Serves: 6

Hosea Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

57

Sweetness

47

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 medium

Russet Potatoes

2 tbsps

Half-And-Half

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

2

Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork

3

Microwave until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes

4

Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes

5

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon

6

Add the onion to the pot with the drippings; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes

7

Meanwhile, coat a baking sheet with cooking spray

8

Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh; set aside

9

Arrange the potatoes skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet; coat with cooking spray

10

Bake until golden, 15 minutes

11

Meanwhile, add the potato flesh, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot with the onion and stir to combine

12

Bring to a boil

13

Add the broccoli and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook until the broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes

14

Working in small batches, puree in a blender

15

Return to the pot and stir in the half-and-half; season with salt and pepper

16

Remove the potato skins from the oven; flip and top with the cheese

17

Continue baking until bubbling and golden

18

Top each serving of soup with the bacon and serve with the potato skins