Baked Potato Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Serves 10 people

Categories: Main Dish, Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 3/4 lb.)
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 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 onions
  • 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  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. Add potatoes and green onions; mix well.

  7. Ladle into serving bowls; top with bacon and cheddar cheese.

  8. Enjoy.

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