Description

This is the perfect soup for a large crowd. It is filling and delicious. It's great for Christmas Eve or another special time when you want a dish that feeds a lot and is all in one pot. Keep it warm in a crock pot on low, if you wish.

Ingredients

• 12 bacon slices
• 1 1/3 c. butter
• 1 1/3 c. flour
• 14 c. milk
• 8 large potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 2 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 c. sour cream
• 2 t. salt
• 2 t. pepper

Steps

1. Bake potatoes, either in the microwave or the oven.
2. Cook bacon, in a large, deep skillet or in the oven on a rimmed baking pan till brown.
3. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened.Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.