Baked Potato Soup

By mzander

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
• 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, melt the butter. Stir in flour; heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.