Skinny Husband Baked Potato Soup

Submitted by nov30miracle

"Fattening but scrumptious, this hearty soup makes an excellent meal!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 12 slices bacon
• 2⁄3 cup butter
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 cups whole milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 4 tablespoons minced onion seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

directions

1. Wash and wrap baking potatoes in foil. Bake @ 400 degrees for 1 to 2 hrs, until fork tender.
2. Cut potatoes in half. Spoon out the potato filling and place lumps in bowl. Set aside.
3. Cook bacon, either in the microwave or in a skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. (I love using my food processor to crumble it!).
4. In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter under medium heat.
5. Whisk in flour until smooth.
6. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
7. Stir in potatoes.
8. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
9. Reduce heat, and simmer 10-15 minutes.
10. Mix in minced onion seasoning, bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
11. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.
12. Serve and enjoy!