Potato Soup

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Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and boiled (about 4 cups)
• 12 strips of bacon, cooked or crumbled (I prefer to use ham)
• 4 green onions sliced ( I use onion bitts)
• 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream with chives
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Boil potatoes. In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, melt the butter. Stir in flour; heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk, sitrring constantly, until thickened. Add potatoes and inions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Yields 8 to 10 servings.