Baked potato soup

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 large baking potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
• 4 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
• 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for seasoning

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Preparation

• Melt the butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Stir the flour with the butter mixing until smooth.
• Pour the milk into the pot and stir until thick, about 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and onions to the pot and bring to a boil.
• Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in the cheese, sour cream, bacon, salt and pepper until cheese is melted and combined.
• Garnish with additional bacon, sour cream and green onion if desired.
• Serve.