BLACK ANGUS POTATO SOUP

Black Angus Potato Soup image

Provided by Kevnjess

Categories Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup flour
6 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
4 green onions, chopped and divided
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
8 ounces sour cream

Steps:

Wash, dry and prick potatoes with fork. Bake in 400 degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut into half length wise and scoop out pulp; set aside. You can throw away the skins or use them for something else.
Melt butter in heavy sauce pan over low heat, add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 teaspoons green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese.
Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if needed for desired consistency.
Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 680.8, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 15.2