Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 Large Baking Potatoes
2/3 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
6 cups of milk
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
4 green onions-chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 c(5 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1 heaping Tablespoon chicken base

Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour, or until done. Let cook and cut potatoes in half inch cubes, leaving skin on.

Melt butter in heavy pot 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 thick and bubbly.

Add potato cubes, salt, pepper, green onions, bacon, cheese and chicken base. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired thickness(you WILL need to add milk) Garnish with extra bacon and cheese, if desired.

Yield: 10 cups.

(posted by Stephanie)