Baked Potato Soup

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/

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  large baking potatoes, baked and cooled
• 2⁄3 cup butter
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6  cups milk
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  green onions, chopped and divided
• 12  slices bacon, cooked, crumbled, and divided
• 1 1⁄4 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.