Baked Potato Soup
This recipe is great for these cold winter months, when we all need a little comfort food.
Ingredients:
4 baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
6 cups milk
1 cup chopped green onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces sour cream
Directions:
Bake potatoes 1 hour in a 400 degree oven or cook in the microwave until done. Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and set aside. Discard the skins.
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until all the milk has been added. Cook and stir over medium heat until the soup mixture starts to get thick.
Add the potatoes, green onions, salt, pepper, bacon and cheese. Stir well and continue to heat for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Stirring well, mix in the sour cream until well blended with the soup. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
