Potato Patch Recipes
Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 Large Baking Potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup of flour
• 6 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 chopped green onions, divided
• 12 slices bacon, fried, crumbled, divided
• 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 8 ounces sour cream

Directions

1. Wash potatoes and prick several times with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for one hour or until done. Let cool.
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and set aside. Discard skins.
3. Melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture has thickened and bubbly.
5. Add potato pulp, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons green onions, 1/2 cup bacon, and one cup cheese.
6. Cook until thoroughly heated…stir in sour cream.
7. Add extra milk if too thick
8. Serve topped with remaining onion, bacon, and cheese.