Baked Potato Soup

CelestePHR

• ½ cup bacon bits

• ⅔ cup butter

• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

• 7 cups milk

• 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

2. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon bits, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted.

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