Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Soup with tender potato chunks, fresh sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onion for garnish!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (reserve about 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon for garnish)
• 11 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 7 cups milk ( I used a combo of whole milk and 1%, use whatever you have on hand)
• 4-6 potatoes, baked peeled and cubed (I typically cook them in the microwave to speed the process along) 
• 4 green onions, chopped plus additional for garnish
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded plus additional for garnish
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

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.

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