Baked Potato Bacon Soup

By kdet

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large baking potatoes, baked, peeled an cubed (about 4 cups)
• 4 green onions, sliced (Or one diced and sautéed onion)
• 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder

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 until thickened. 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. Season to taste with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder and serve immediately.
Serves 8 to 10