Loaded Potato Soup

Submitted by cassiemartin1

"Wonderful potato soup recipe I ran across one day while looking for a recipe for Fatz loaded potato soup. It may not be there recipe, but it is really good!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 9 baking potatoes
• 2⁄3 cup butter
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups whole milk
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup bacon bits, divided
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

directions

1. 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).
2. 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.