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In the potato goodness corner, we shall look at how to prepare delicious Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 115 g cream cheese
• 2 cups of shredded medium cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 table spoons of water

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded Mild Cheese
• Chopped Cooked Bacon
• Sour cream
• Fresh Chives

Instructions

1. Heat the oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
2. Stir in the garlic and broth. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes.
3. Gently Mash the potatoes in the pot add the cream, cream cheese, Cheddar, salt and pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the cornstarch mixture until thickened.
4. Serve topped with your choice of toppings.