Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork; bake at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour 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 constantly. Gradually add 6 cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened 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.