Baked Potato Soup
 
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Recipe type: soup
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 5 T. butter, unsalted
  • ¼ c. all purpose flour
  • 3½ c. milk, or more - if needed
  • 3-4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ c. sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
  2. Wipe pot with paper towels to remove grease. Then melt better over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned -about 1 minute. Then add whisk in milk, and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. about 1-2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and green onions.
  3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste. Add more milk if soup consistency is too thick.
  4. Serve immediately, garnish with green onion, cheese and bacon , if desired.
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/baked-potato-soup/