Baked Potato Soup 2

2/3 c Butter or margarine

2/3 c All-purpose flour

7 c Milk

4 lg Baking potatoes, baked,

-cooked, peeled & cubed 4 Green onions, sliced

12 Bacon strips, cooked and

-crumbled 1 1/4 c Shredded cheddar cheese

1 c Sour cream

3/4 ts Salt

1/2 ts Pepper

In a large soup kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; stirring constantly until thickened. Add potatoes and onion. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Yields about 2 1/2 quarts.