Baked Potato Soup

When it's cold outside, 

there is nothing better than a big bowl of soup. 

Baked Potato Soup is a favorite of ours. 

It's one of the most filling soups I make.....

loaded with potatoes, bacon, green onion....

the flavor of a baked potato in a bowl.

Baked Potato Soup

2/3 cup butter or margarine

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

7 cups milk

4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled and cubed

(about 4 cups)

4 green onions,  cut in to 1/2 pieces

12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup (8oz) sour cream

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter.

Stir in the flour; heat and stir until smooth.

( it will be clumpy)

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. 

(I used a whisk at this point)

 Add potatoes and green onions.

 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat;simmer for 10 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. 

and serve....

Just look at all that potato goodness!

Serves 8 - 10

but...the recipe can be cut in half

and it won't affect the flavor at all!