Loaded Baked Potato Soup made in a Vitamix Blender

As you can see in my prior post, I love my Vitamix and have been using it so much lately.  I have been using for Smoothies in the morning and Soups for lunch.  My newest soup that I just love was adapted from a Vitamix recipe.  I was super easy, fast and very tasty.  I knew I was going to be making this so I baked a few extra potatoes the previous night since we were having baked potatoes.  I do notice that when I do plan ahead and do some prep work the previous day, that I stick to the plan and don't have something unhealthy for breakfast or lunch.  Also to cut down the time on the running time of the blender I do use steamed veggies and or hot liquids.  It is not necessary, the Vitamix will cook it up but I just like to cut down the time of the blender noise.

So please see my Vitamix Baked Potato Soup Recipe below, it is a great beginner Vitamix Recipe.  Please let mw know if you try it and how you liked it.

VITAMIX LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

In your Vitamix place:
~1 baked potato (peeled, you will need an additional potato but that goes in later)
~1/4 onion, steamed or sautéed (I placed mine in a covered bowl and microwaved for 70 seconds)
~1/3 cup cheddar cheese
~2 cups milk ( I also microwaved this for a couple minutes to get it hot)
~1 tbsp Becel (which I will be leaving out next time, not needed)
~1/2 tsp salt
~1/2 tsp Rosemary Leaves

So, start the blender and turn it to high.  Let is run for about 4 minutes.  If you used hot liquid it should be steaming by now.  I you didn't heat the liquids it will need to run for a few more minutes, be careful of the steam.

When is is hot turn it down to variable 3 and add 1/4 cup pre-cooked bacon and your remaining potato. Run it until it has the consistency you like.

Pour into bowls and top as you see fit, I toped mine with more bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.  You may want to add additional salt and pepper.

It is yummy and perfect for a winter's day lunch.  This recipe is freezable incase you make too much but this recipe only makes about 4 cups total.

Enjoy, cheers.