Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• For the Baked Potaotes?
• Rub with Oil and Salt:
• 4 medium russet potatoes (10?12 oz. each), scrubbed, dried, and pierced
• For the Soup?
• Saute in 4 T. Unsalted Butter:
• 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
• Whisk in:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Stir in:
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 cups baked potato flesh lightly mashed
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Garnishes?
• Toss in 1 T. Olive Oil
• Skins from baked potatoes
• Prepare
• 4 strips bacon diced, sauteed
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives