Laura Bush's Mashed Potato Soup
Source of Recipe
CD Kitchen
Laura Bush's Mashed Potato Soup
1 medium onion, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 cups whipping cream or milk
Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Fresh chives, minced
Sour cream
In a large soup pot, saute diced onions and red pepper over medium heat in 2 Tablespoons butter until onions are clear.
Add cooked crumbled bacon, leftover mashed potatoes and whipping cream or milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with garnishes of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and chives.
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