Baked Potato Soup

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2/3 c. oleo
• 2/3 c. flour
• 6 c. milk
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 green onions, chopped and divided
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 1/4 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 oz. sour cream

1. Wash and bake potatoes 1 hour at 400u0b0 or until done.
2. Let cool.
3. Cut in half and scoop out pulp.
4. Melt butter over low heat. Add flour.
5. Stir until smooth.
6. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7. Gradually add milk.
8. Cook over medium heat.
9. Stir constantly until thickened and bubbly.
10. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons green onion, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated.
11. Stir in sour cream.
12. Add extra milk for desired thickness.
13. Serve.
14. Sprinkle with remaining onions, cheese and bacon.
15. Yields 10 cups.

baking potatoes, oleo, flour, milk, salt, pepper, green onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=592719 (may not work)