BAKED POTATO SOUP V

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The last recipe you'll ever have to get for Baked Potato Soup. It's thick soup and could be served with just a salad. Everyone in the family will love this one.

Provided by TLNATION

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

9 baking potatoes
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup bacon bits, divided
4 green onions, chopped
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave, 3 or 4 at a time, and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking).
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 721.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g