Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

2/3 c. margarine
2/3 c. flour
7 c milk
4-6 med baked potatoes-baked, cooled, peeled & cubed
4 green onions, chopped12 slices bacon
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper

optional-dash onoin, garlic salt, cayenne pepper and 1 tbl parsley

Procedure

Cook bacon over med high heat. Drain, crumble, set aside.

In a dutch oven, melt margarine over med heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking until thickened. Stir in potatoes and 1/2 onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in 1/2 bacon, cheese, and all spices. Continue cooking stirring freq.
Top with remaining bacon, onion, cheese and sour cream on each serving.


I was going to post a picture, but when I made this the other day, I was trying to too many things and burnt it. I had it up too high and didn't stir and it scortched and was absolutely gross and we ended up having pizza. So, it only takes like 10 min, but don't be like me and burn it. :)

This is super easy and fast if you use left over baked potatos, so I always make extra when I make them for dinner and we have soup a day or two later. Also, often, I will cook a few packs of bacon and keep it in the fridge, for BLT's and this soup. It makes it super easy. :O