Loaded Potato Soup

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: 30 mins
• 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.