Baked Potato Soup

This is a wonderful hearty soup. My husband begs me to make it for him all the time.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup margarine
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7  cups milk
• 4  potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 12  slices  crisp  cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 1⁄4 cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour. Heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.