This is by far the best Potato Soup I have ever had. I get compliments on it whenever I make for others (and I have made it a lot). Thanks Nancy!
Jamie
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 2/3 cup butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (6 oz)
- 12 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 1 (8 oz) sour cream
- 2/3 cup flour
- 6 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Bake potatoes at 400 for 1 hour, then let cool. Scoop out & reserve pulp. Discard shells. Melt butter: add flour, stirring until smooth, stir constantly. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick & bubbly. Stir in potato, salt, pepper,
1 cup of cheese, 1/2 cup of bacon & 2 tablespoons of green onions. Cook until heated (do not boil). Stir in sour cream. Serve w/remaining cheese, bacon, green onion. Yields 2 1/2 quarts.
Nancy (Our Cousin)
Neosho, Missouri