Wednesday, March 24, 2010

BAKED POTATO SOUP

7 Lg. baking potatoes (6 pounds)
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
4 cups (1 quart) Half & Half
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup bacon bits (I crumbled up bacon)
4 green onions, chopped
8 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 (8 oz.) container Sour Cream

1. Bake your potatoes in 400 degree oven for 1-1.5 hours. When cooled, scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
2. In large pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour & cook about 1 minute.
3. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Whisk in Half & Half until sauce becomes thickened.
4. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon, 1/2 the green onions, and most of the cheese. Cook until heated through.
5. Top each bowl with a scoop of sour cream, some bacon, green onions and cheese.

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