Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 c. margarine
2/3 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
4 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
6 c. milk
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) sour cream

Preparation

Wash potatoes and prick several times with fork.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.
Let cool.
Cut potatoes in half and scoop out pulp; set aside.
Discard skins.
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickening 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.
Add extra milk if necessary for desired thickness.
Serve with remaining onions, bacon and cheese.