Baked Potato Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 slices bacon
• 2/3 cup margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 7 cups milk
• 4 potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. drain, crumble and set aside.
• 2 in a stockpot, melt margarine over medium heat, add flour and whisk until smooth.
• 3 gradually add milk, stir constantly until thickened.
• 4 add cubed potatoes, onions and spices. bring to a boil, stir frequently. reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5 add bacon, cheese and sour cream. stir until cheese is melted.
• 6 serve.