Thursday, May 15, 2008

Baked Potato Soup

4 Large baking potatoes
8-10 slices of bacon
6 cups milk
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 green onions sliced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 oz) container sour cream

-Peel and cut potatoes into smaller pieces
-Boil potatoes for approx. 10 min. or until soft
-While potatoes are boiling, cut bacon into small pieces and cook, set aside.
-In large pot combine milk and flour and mix well.  Cook on medium heat for about 15 min. or until bubbly and thickened, stir frequently.
-Drain and slightly mash potatoes.
-Add potatoes, bacon, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and salt & pepper to milk mixture.  Stir until cheese is melted.
-Add sour cream and stir until thoroughly heated.
-Serve by sprinkling with remaining cheese and onions.

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