Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Prick the potatoes several times with fork. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done.
Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp.
Melt butter in 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 thick and bubbly.
Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese.
Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk for desired thickness.
Serve with remaining cheese, bacon and onions as garnish.