The Famous Baked Potato Soup

1/2 cup of instant mashed potato flakes
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup Margarine
1/2 cup flour
3 cups milk
3 large baked potatoes diced ( with skin)
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Crumbled bacon (optional)
Chopped Chives (optional)

Combine potato flakes with broth; set aside. Heat Margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat: add flour to make a roux, stir till lightly browned. stir in potato flakes mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Cook stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Stir in diced potatoes. Add sugar, garlic powder, pepper and salt to taste. Simmer until soup is hot and thickened. Serve top with Cheese, crumbled bacon and chives.


This makes about 6 servings...