BAKED POTATO SOUP

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Baked Potato Soup is my favorite soup. This soup can be really quick to make if you use leftover baked potatoes. I always bake extra potatoes so I can make this soup the next day.

BAKED POTATO SOUP

4 large baking potatoes (2-3/4 lbs)

2/3 cup butter

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp white pepper

6 cups milk

1 cup (8oz) sour cream

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)

10 bacon strips cooked and crumbled (optional)

1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes and onions (optional). Garnish with bacon and cheese.

Notes: Yield 10 servings