Originally Posted By dlkozy Not like they used to-but we had a really yummy banana split in May there.
Originally Posted By dlkozy I have been tellin' you for a LOOOONG time q2 that we are destined to be friends! :0)
Originally Posted By quincytoo ^^^^SuzieQ gave me the recipe and it si soo easy to make and it tastes just like it
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Loaded Baked Potato Soup Yield: six 8-oz portions Ingredients: 4 large Russet Potatoes (peeled and small diced) 4 medium Red Potatoes (small diced) 6 oz (2 large stalks) Celery (small diced) 6 oz (1 large or 2 small) Carrots (peeled and small diced) 1 medium yellow Onion (small diced) 2 oz unsalted Butter 1 lb. bacon (rough chopped) (*tip: place slices of bacon in the freezer to make it easier to cut. Will slip less) 16 oz Chicken stock or vegetable stock 32 oz Heavy Whipping Cream 2 oz Flour 1 oz vegetable oil Salt/pepper to taste *Small dice is ¼ In. x ¼ In. Garnish with these items If desired: Chives (chopped) Bacon Bits Sour Cream Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) PROCEDURE: 1.Place stock pot, (6-8 quart pot) over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, butter and bacon. Start rendering the bacon (process of releasing the fat through cooking). The bacon will start to release its fat. Do not allow it to burn. 2.Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside on a paper towel; leaving the fat from the bacon in the pan. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Traditionally these 3 items are called the MIREPOIX. Sweat the mirepoix until the onions turn translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes. Add the flour to make roux. Cook roux until blond in color, (about 5 to 7 minutes), while stirring constantly. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon back into the pan. (Reserve the rest of the bacon for garnish.) Season with salt and pepper. 3.Turn the heat to medium high, bring the soup up to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and tender. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes. 4.You can adjust the thickness by adding water or stock for a thinner soup. It should have a creamy consistency. Adjust your seasonings. 5.Garnish with your desired toppings.
