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 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Wash potatoes; pierce several times with fork.
Bake 1 hour or until done.
Cut in halves lengthwise, scoop out pulp; discard jackets.
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add flour; cook until smooth, stirring constantly.
Cook for 1 minute longer.
Add milk gradually; cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until heated through.
Stir in sour cream.
Serve topped with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.