Potato Baked Potato Soup

posted by Linda in MO 10-15-99 2:33 PM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Baked Potato Soup
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish, Soup
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large baking potatoes -- (4 to 5)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup flour
6 cups milk -- (6 to 7)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 green onions -- chopped and divided
12 slices bacon -- cooked, crumbled and divided
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar -- divided
8 oz. sour cream


Wash, prick and bake potatoes for 1 hour at 400, or until done; let cool. Cut potatoes in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop pulp out in chunks and set aside; discard skins.

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook until smooth, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer.

Gradually add milk and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 green onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheese.

Cook until thoroughly heated through and stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if desired to thin.

Garnish each serving with remaining green onions, bacon, and cheese.

Source: "Beta Sigma Phi, Pure and Simple Cookbook pg.54"

Serving Ideas : Serve with warm crusty bread.

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