BAKED POTATO SOUP

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Ingredients

• Recipe By : Chicgo Tribune
• Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
• Categories : Soup
• Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 green onion -- chopped
• 12 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese -- 5 oz.
• 1 carton sour cream -- 8 oz.

Preparation

Step 1

Wash poptatoes and prick several times with a fork; bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Let cool.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and set aside. Chop skins into small pieces.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Add potato pulp, skins, 2 T. green onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream, adding extra milk, if necessary, for desired consistency. Garnish with remaining onions, bacon and cheese.