Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/12/2007 - 4:36pm.
I took the Eat Local challenge too; and to add to it I have two young kids. And a budget. I decided that I would use what I have on hand, but buy only local foods or food from locally owned stores for the next two weeks; but to eat only locally I don't think we would be able to afford it. So far the big hit in my house has been baked potato soup and our first challenge was when our buddies went out to eat at a fast food place and we had to go home instead but it was ok. I started a meme (where you pass along a challenge or question to other bloggers) for other local bloggers to make a 'local' meal and they are going to post recipes along with their challenges too; should be up early next week or this weekend.
Here is the recipe for the baked potato soup. I had the other stuff on hand; but if you wanted to be a local purist you certainly could be; all of this is available locally.
Baked Potato Soup
6 large russet potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk (Baremans)
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped and divided
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (Grassfield)
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream (Baremans)
Bake potatoes in oven. Scoop out the flesh. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon and cheese.
I took the Eat Local challenge too; and to add to it I have two young kids. And a budget. I decided that I would use what I have on hand, but buy only local foods or food from locally owned stores for the next two weeks; but to eat only locally I don't think we would be able to afford it. So far the big hit in my house has been baked potato soup and our first challenge was when our buddies went out to eat at a fast food place and we had to go home instead but it was ok. I started a meme (where you pass along a challenge or question to other bloggers) for other local bloggers to make a 'local' meal and they are going to post recipes along with their challenges too; should be up early next week or this weekend.
Here is the recipe for the baked potato soup. I had the other stuff on hand; but if you wanted to be a local purist you certainly could be; all of this is available locally.
Baked Potato Soup
Bake potatoes in oven. Scoop out the flesh.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon and cheese.
This recipe is from allrecipes.com - sort of. I modified it. The bacon is from Heffron Farms.
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