Uncle John's Baked Potato Soup

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My uncle makes a lot of excellent, rich dishes. this is a soup adaptation of his twice-baked potatoes. not for dieters, but an excellent, creamy soup for a cold day.

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Steps

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Bake potatoes until tender.

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Melt butter slowly in pan , blend in flour , making a roux.

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Gradually add milk , stirring constantly , then add salt and pepper to taste.

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Scoop out potatoes and set aside.

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Chop half of the potato peels to use in soup.

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When milk is very hot , whisk in potatoes , onions , and potato peels.

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Whisk well and add sour cream.

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Heat thoroughly.

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Add cheese a little at a time until all is melted.

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Serve with crumbled bacon.

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Ingredients

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baking potatoes, butter, flour, milk, sour cream, whole green onions, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, bacon