Potato Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 6-8 large baking potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2/3 cup butter
• 8-12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Bake potatoes until soft, then peel.

2. 2

   Mash or cube the potatoes depending on the desired consistency for the soup.

3. 3

   In large soup pot, combine butter and flour to make a roux.

4. 4

   Cook for 1 minute then slowly whisk in liquids.

5. 5

   Add salt and pepper, potatoes, cooked bacon and cheese.

6. 6

   At the last minute, stir in the sour cream.

7. 7

   Season to taste with more salt and pepper before serving.

8. 8

   Soup will be thick, add milk to reheat.