posted by glenda 04-04-103 1:12 PM
Bennigan's Potato Soup
Ease of Cooking: Medium Difficulty
1 Tbsp. Ham Base
1 Tbsp. Chicken Base
6 Tbsp. margarine, divided
1/4 lb. yellow onion diced
1 lb. Potato diced
3/4 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2 oz. flour
1 C. Milk
Chopped parsley for garnish
Combine ham and chicken bases in a saucepan and whisk until no lumps appear. Melt 3 tablespoons margarine in a stockpot and sauté onions until transparent. Add potato and pepper and stir until completely mixed. Add chicken and ham stock. Add enough water to cover potatoes and stir until mixture begins to boil.
While mixture is boiling, microwave the remaining 3 tablespoons margarine 20 seconds or until melted. Whisk flour into melted margarine and stir until it forms a roux, and then pour into the stock. The soup will start to thicken.
Bring soup back to a boil, then slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. When milk is incorporated remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
The Houston Chronicle suggests that the bases may not be available in supermarkets; they suggest that you use chicken boullion and a piece of ham.
Bennigan's Ultimate Baked Potato Soup
3 lbs all-purpose potatoes, scrubbed and pierced in several places
1 Tbsp. stick butter or margarine
1 1/2 C. finely chopped onions
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
3 C. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon & chopped scallions
Heat oven to 400°F.
Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Peel when cool enough to handle.
Melt Butter in a 4 to 6 qt pot over medium low heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Cut remaining potatoes in small cubes. Add to soup and stir gently to reheat. Sprinkle each serving with toppings.
Fellow viewer Christina spotted this one in one of her Women's Day magazines.
This makes either 8 cup servings or 4 main dish servings.