Baked Potato Soup

By bsterna

Ingredients

• 5 lg baking potatoes
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 c flour
• 7 c milk
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp & crumbled
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 c sour cream
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Bake potatoes until tender. Cool, peel & chop into small pieces. Melt butter in a large dutch oven & stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk & over medium heat, bring to almost boiling. Add potatoes, green onions & bacon. Stir in cheese & sour cream. Heat through until cheese is melted & soup is warm. Garnish with chopped green onion & crumbled bacon, if desired.