3poundspotatoesscrubbed and pierced in several places
3tablespoons butter
3tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4cup finely chopped onions
1tablespoonsminced garlic
14.5ounceschicken broth
3cups milk
1teaspoons salt
1/4teaspoons pepper
Garnish
1/2cupshredded Cheddar cheese
1/2cupcrumbled bacon
1/2cup chopped scallions
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake potatoes 1 hour or until tender when pierced. Peel when cool enough to handle.
Melt butter in a 4 to 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Stir in onions and garlic, cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown. Add flour to the melted butter and allow to cook for 1 minute.
Add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash with a potato masher. Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Season to taste before serving.
Cut remaining potatoes in small cubes. Add to soup and stir gently to reheat. Sprinkle each serving with toppings.