Uncle John's Baked Potato Soup
Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 2⁄3 cup butter
- 2⁄3 cup flour
- 1 1⁄2 quarts milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 whole green onions, chopped
- 10 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 dash salt and pepper
- 2 cups bacon, crisped
Directions
- Bake potatoes until tender.
- Melt butter slowly in pan, blend in flour, making a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop out potatoes and set aside.
- Chop half of the potato peels to use in soup.
- When milk is very hot, whisk in potatoes, onions, and potato peels.
- Whisk well and add sour cream. Heat thoroughly.
- Add cheese a little at a time until all is melted. Serve with crumbled bacon.
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