Baked Potato Soup V

The last recipe you'll ever have to get for Baked Potato Soup. It's thick soup and could be served with just a salad. Everyone in the family will love this one.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup butter
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 9 baking potatoes
• 6 cups whole milk
• ½ cup bacon bits, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking).

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.