Baked Potato Soup

BeckySon's Note:

This is my family's favorite potato soup. I have made it for many occasions and people always enjoy it and ask for the recipe. The recipe comes from Menus for Moms: http://www.menus4moms.com/

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 large baking potatoes , baked and cooled
• 2⁄3; cup butter
• 2⁄3; cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 green onions , chopped and divided
• 12 slices bacon , cooked, crumbled, and divided
• 1 ¼ cups cheddar cheese , shredded, divided
• 8 ounces sour cream

Directions:

1. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, scoop out pulp and set aside. Discard skins. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly. (This will take some time.).
2. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tbsp green onions, 1/2 cup bacon, and 1 cup cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Stir in sour cream. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese as a garnish.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Enjoyed this soup very much & even made the whole batch, although it was just for the 2 of us! Something I'll be making again, too, for sure! However, don't discard the scooped out potato haves, but rather butter the inside & bake them briefly in the oven until slightly crisp! Then either enjoy them just that way, or find a suitable dip or a chicken, tuna or seafood spread & snack on 'em! Thanks for sharing the soup recipe! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's Pick A Chef event]