Ingredients:
Toast:
5 Slices Bread, any variety
2T Butter, softened
2T Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
1T Chives, Chopped
Soup:
4T Butter
1 1/2c Celery, diced
1 1/2c Carrot, shredded
1/2c Green Onion, sliced, including whites
2 - 10.5oz Cans Cream of Potato Soup
3c Vegetable (or Chicken) Stock
1T Dried Parsley
3c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1c Heavy Cream
3T Sherry
Chives, for garnish
Makes approximately 4-6 servings
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350
2. Slice bread in half, diagonally
3. Mix softened butter, chives, and everything but the bagel seasoning until well combined
4. Spread evenly over bread
5. Bake 15-20 minutes
6. Melt 4T butter in large pot, over medium heat
7. Once butter is melted, add carrots, celery, and green onion
8. Cook vegetables until soft, approximately 5 minutes
9. Add vegetable stock, cream of potato, and parsley
10. Bring to low boil, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes
11. Turn heat to low, add sherry, 1T at a time, mixing after each addition
12. Add in heavy cream
13. Add cheddar cheese, 1/2c at a time, making sure cheese has melted before each addition
14. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley
