Copycat Bennigan's Potato Soup (Restaurant Version) Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

serves/makes:

ready in:

under 30 minutes

Dissolve the ham base in a small amount of the chicken stock. Mix until the ham base is blended in. Add the dissolved ham base to the remaining chicken stock. Mix well then set aside.

In a stock pot, add half of the margarine and onion and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the potatoes and black pepper. Mix well.

Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

In a small pan, combine the remaining margarine and flour. Mix until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the roux has turned light brown (do not let it burn).

While stirring the soup, slowly stir in the roux mixture. Continue to stir and let the soup return to a low boil.

Add the milk while stirring. Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup has thickened.

Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Dissolve the ham base thoroughly to avoid lumps in the soup.

Cook the onions until soft but not browned.

Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.

Make the roux (butter and flour step) carefully to avoid burning. If it burns, start the roux over.

Stir the soup continuously when adding the roux to prevent lumps.

Thin the soup with additional milk if needed.

Season the soup to taste before serving.

Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or bacon bits.

Experiment with different toppings and mix-ins to create your own version of this copycat soup.