BAKED POTATO SOUP 
4 lg. baking potatoes
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
6 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp and set aside. Discard skins. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired thickness. Serve with remaining onion, bacon and cheese.

 

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