Loaded Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender.
Cool completely.
Peel and cube potatoes. (If you're pressed for time you can also cube the uncooked potatoes and cook them in a covered dish in the microwave with 1/2 C water for approximately 15 minutes)
In a large pot, melt butter.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Add cheese.
Stir in sour cream.
Add potatoes and green onions.
Garnish with bacon.