Baked Potato Soup

By Megameg

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes (about 2-3/4 pounds)
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup flour
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 6 cups milk
• 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes.
In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes and green onions. Garnish with bacon and cheese.