Baked Potato Soup I

Description
From Menu and Recipes Week 3/11/07
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 lb bacon
 * ⅔ cup margarine
 * ⅔ cup flour
 * 7 cup milk
 * 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 4 green onions
 * 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
 * 1 cup sour cream
 * 1 tbsp salt
 * 1 tbsp pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook bacon. Drain, crumble and set aside.
 * 2) In dutch oven or stock pot, melt margarine over medium heat.
 * 3) Whisk in flour until smooth.
 * 4) Gradually, stir in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened.
 * 5) Stir in potatoes and onions.
 * 6) Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
 * 7) Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 8) Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.
 * 9) Continue cooking stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Add milk if too thick.