Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter
6-7 c. milk
1/2 t. pepper
4 green onions, chopped and divided
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 t. salt
12 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided
1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 potatoes (more or less depending on size)

Preparation

Wash potatoes (about 4) and prick several times with a fork: bake at 400 degrees for 1 hr. or until done.
Let cool.
Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp.
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 min., stirring constantly.
Gradually add 6 c. milk; cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 T. green onions, 1/2 c. bacon, and 1 c. cheese.
Cook until thoroughly heated; stir in sour cream. Add extra milk, if necessary, for desired thickness.
Serve with remaining onion, bacon, and cheese.