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Baked Potato Soup
A rich potato soup flavored with bacon, green onions and sour cream.
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes, baked
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
6 cups milk
1 cup chopped green onions
10 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) sour cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Scoop out the inside of the cooked potatoes. Discard the skins.
In a soup pot, melt the butter, then stir in flour. Cook about one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk as you continue to stir. Continue stirring until the mixture starts to get thick. Add the potatoes, green onions, bacon and cheese. Cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Suggestions
Top individual soup bowls with addition crumbled bacon, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.