Baked Potato Soup

Another delicious recipe that is easy and pretty quick to make!

Baked Potato Soup

4 large russet potatoes                         2 green onions chopped, divided
2/3c butter/margarine                           6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled, divided
2/3c flour                                             1 1/4c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6c milk                                                1 sm carton sour cream (optional)
3/4 tsp salt   
1/2 tsp pepper      

Bake potatoes as normal (oven, microwave, etc) until done. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp. Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan over low heat, add flour whisking until smooth and cook for one minute stirring consistently. Gradually add 6c milk; stirring consistently until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp onions, half bacon and 1cup cheese. Stir until heated. At this point you may add sour cream if desired. Remaining ingredients for garnish!