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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Baked Potato Soup


4 large baking potatoes
4 slices bacon
6 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 green onions, sliced
5 oz. (1 1/4 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream

Pierce potatoes with fork. Microwave on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove from Dutch oven; drain on paper towels. Crumble; set aside. In same Dutch oven, combine milk and flour; blend well. Cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Cut cooked potatoes in half. Scoop out cooked potato from skins. Discard skins. Mash potatoes well. Add potatoes, bacon, 2 tablespoons of the onions, 1 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper to milk mixture. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add sour cream; cook and stir until soup is thoroughly heated.

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