Green Onion Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup

Ingredients
12 slices turkey bacon, optional
2/3 C. margarine
2/3 C. all-purpose flour
7 C. milk
4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
Green Onion

Servings per Recipe: 6
Calories 748 kcal
Fat 49.3 g
Carbohydrates 49.7g
Protein 27.2 g
Cholesterol 85 mg
Sodium 1335 mg
1 C. sour cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and cook the bacon till browned completely.
2. Transfer the bacon onto a paper towel lined plate to drain and then crumble it.
3. In a soup pan, melt the margarine on medium heat.
4. Slowly, add the flour beating continuously till smooth.
5. Slowly, stir in the milk, beating continuously till thickened.
6. Stir in the potatoes and onions and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the bacon, cheese, sour cream salt, and pepper.
9. Cook, stirring occasionally till the cheese is melted.