National Homemade Soup Day! Celebrate With An Idaho Classic

Maybe food is on my mind more these days because I'm trying to live a healthier lifestyle, but when I saw tomorrow, February 4th, is National Homemade Soup Day I was excited to incorporate a soup into my meal plan tomorrow. I think soup is often underrated. It gets dismissed as just a starter dish or a lazy dish (just throw everything in a pot), but soup is comforting and filling when done right. And I'm of the faction of people who love soup year round. I don't let summer weather stop me from consuming a hearty soup.

So check your pantry and fridge tonight and see if you've got the proper ingredients to make Loaded Baked Idaho® Potato Soup. If not, head to the store bright and early and grab what you need so you can have it for dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
• 1/2 onion, small diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart chicken stock or base
• 5 Idaho® baking potatoes, peeled, diced
• 1 quart heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 bunch chives, diced

Garnish:

• 1 bunch scallions, diced
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Crumbled bacon
• Sour cream (one dollop per bowl)

Then head to idahopotato.com for the full directions on how to turn all these elements into a creamy, flavorful soup to remember.

If you're vegan like me, all the non-vegan ingredients are easily substituted:

• Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
• Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base
• Soy milk and olive oil mix
• Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds
• McCormick Bac'n Pieces
• Follow Your Heart Sour Cream

Happy Homemade Soupin'!