Baked Potato Soup

By shuber

Ingredients

• 4 lg. baking potatoes (2 3/4 lb)
• 2/3 C. butter
• 1/2 C. flour
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 C. milk
• 8 oz. sour cream
• 1/4 C. green onions, thinly sliced
• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (1 C)

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bake potatoes at 350 degrees until tender (65-75 min). Cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes.

2. In large saucepan melt butter; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk.

3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

4. Whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes and green onions. Slightly mash potatoes if desired. Garnish with bacon and cheese.