Potato Cheese and Bacon Soup

This is a hearty, easy soup that's perfect for cold nights. It's relatively simple and keeps well for days. We love to pair it with hot, crusty rolls!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 5  large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1  cup water, reserved from boiling potato
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  lb  cooked crumbled bacon

Directions

1. Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until they are easy to break apart but not too soft.
2. Drain potatoes, reserving one cup of hot potato water.
3. In a large pot, melt butter. Add in flour, and whisk until smooth.
4. Add potato water, and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add milk and cheese alternately.
6. As cheese is melting, stir in potatoes and green onions. Add bacon to soup.
7. Let the soup continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
8. Serve with warm bread and enjoy!