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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 medium to large baked potatoes
  • 1/2 cup - 2/3 cup bacon grease from frying bacon
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 pound cooked bacon crumbled (reserving 2 tablespoons bacon grease)
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 heaping cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Scoop out the inside of the potatoes and set aside. Reserve the skins for another recipe or discard.
  • Stir the flour into the bacon grease to make a roux. Cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually pour in the milk while stirring until all the milk has been added. Bring heat to medium and keep stirring until the soup mixture starts to get thick.
  • Add the potatoes, green onions, salt, ground black pepper, bacon, cheese, and sour cream.. Stir well. Serve immediately.