Baked Potato Soup

Description: Make and share this Baked Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 3/4 lb.)
• 2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4-2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 6 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely.
2. Peel and cube potatoes.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream.
7. Add potatoes and green onions; mix well.
8. Ladle into serving bowls; top with bacon and cheddar cheese.
9. Enjoy.