Baked Potato Soup

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 10 slices bacon - cooked and drained and crumbled
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups milk
• 4 cups half & half
• 5 large cooked baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 sweet onion - chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 t salt
• 1 t pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter and add onions and saute until tender. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and half & half, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes on low. Mix in bacon, cheese and sour cream and salt and pepper. Continue cooking until cheese is melted.

8 to 10 servings.