Baked Potato Soup

There are many potato soup recipes, and I actually make a few different ones.  I like how thick and creamy this one is.  It can be made with reduced fat cheese and fat free sour cream to tone down the points a bit if you wish.  If you are in a hurry, go ahead with real crumbled bacon from your local grocer.  Add cooked carrots to mix things up a bit.

Baked Potato Soup

2/3 c. margarine
2/3 c. flour
7 c. milk
4 lg. potatoes, baked and cubed
4 green onions, sliced
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. (8-oz.) sour cream (I use light)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Melt butter in large sauce pan, stir in flour and heat until smooth.  Gradually add milk, stirring occasionally until thickened; add cubed potatoes and onion.  Bring to boil, stirring constantly.  Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients, stir until cheese in melted.
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