Ultimate Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients 
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (remove for vegetarian)

11 tablespoons butter

2/3 cup all purpose flour

7 cups milk

4-6 potatoes, baked peeled and cubed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Toppings:

4 green onions, chopped plus additional for garnish

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus additional for garnish

1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, whisk in flour and allow the mixture to cook for a few minutes.

2. Slowly add in 7 cups of milk, 1 cup at a time, whisking really well between each cup.

3. When all 7 cups of milk have been added, continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken a bit.

4. Add in cubed baked potatoes and green onions, then bring to a boil making sure to stir frequently.

5. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in bacon, salt and pepper.

6. Top as desired.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Notes:

-       Potatoes can be cooked ahead of time and be used from the fridge.

-       Potatoes can be cooked in your favorite method (oven, microwave, pressure cooker, etc)