Best Baked Potato Soup

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This is a combination of different potato soup recipes that i borrowed from. it is rich and makes a lot so you might want to split the recipe in half. this is always better the next day or so.

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Steps

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Bake potatoes and cool- i put them in the freezer but if you have time bake them a day before and keep them in the fridge.

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Chop green onions and set aside.

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Shred cheese set aside.

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Chop bacon into 1 / 2 inches pieces and fry in a medium pan and remove when they are at desired crispness- save the grease.

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Cut cooled potatoes into cubes- skins on or off your preference.

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In a large pot over low heat , melt butter with bacon grease.

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Stir in flour.

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Stir until smooth and bubbly.

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Gradually add milk , stirring constantly , until sauce has thickened.

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Add potatoes and onions.

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Continue to cook , stirring constantly , until soup begins to bubble.

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Reduce heat.

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Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

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Add remaining ingredients.

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Stir until cheese is melted.

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Serve baked potato soup immediately.

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You can reserve some of the cheese bacon and green onions for a topping.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, butter, flour, milk, bacon, green onions, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, salt, pepper