Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Wash and bake potatoes at 400\u00b0 until done.
Let cool.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then scoop out pulp.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, 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 of the 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.