Bacon And Baked Potato Soup

Melt butter in heavy saucepan or dutch oven.

Add onion and celery.

Cook and stir until tender-crisp.

Add broth , milk and potatoes.

Bring just to boil , stirring constantly.

Slightly crush potatoes with back of spoon.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Simmer 5 minutes , stirring frequently.

Reserve 2 tbsp.

Of the bacon , 2 tbsp.

Of the cheese and 1 tbsp.

Of the green onion for toppings.

Set aside.

Stir in remaining bacon , cheese and green onion just before serving.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve topped with reserved bacon , cheese , green onion and sour cream.

butter, onion, celery, chicken broth, milk, baking potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt and pepper, sour cream