Baked Potato Soup

Step 1

Melt butter over medium heat in a 4 1/2-quart or larger pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, peel and coarsely chop onion, adding to pot as you chop.

Step 3

Raise heat to medium-high and cook until onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add broth to pot, raise heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cut cooked potatoes into bite-size pieces.

Step 6

Add potatoes, milk and sour cream to pot, and stir well. (Do not let soup boil once milk is added or it will curdle, so reduce heat if necessary.)

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve at once, garnishing with bacon bits and cheese, if desired.