Creamy Baked Potato Soup

Directions

In a dutch oven, heat butter and sauté onions until lightly browned.

Add flour and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add milk stirring until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.

Add thyme leaves, smoked ham hock, and mashed potatoes.

Place covered in a preheated 350-degree oven and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

If soup is too thick thin with a little cold milk.

Season with salt and pepper and garnish individual bowls with chopped fresh parsley and grated carrot.