Baked Potato Soup

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
6 c. milk
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
4 green onions, chopped and divided
12 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided (or use bottle bacon pieces)
1 ¼ c. (5 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream

Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork; bake at 400˚ for 1 hour or until done (or cook in the microwave for about 20 minutes or until done). Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; then scoop out pulp. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add all-purpose flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Gradually add 6 cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp green onions, ½ 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. Yield: 10 cups.

Posted by-Alisyn