This easy and comforting soup is a family favorite. It is great for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
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Ingredients
4large baking potatoesor use leftover baked potatoes
2/3cupall-purpose flour
6cups2% milk
3/4cupcheddar cheese
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1cupreduced-fat sour cream
1/2cupchopped green onions
Toppings: Cheddar Cheeseshredded, Green Onions, chopped, Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake for one hour or until potatoes are tender. Let the potatoes cool. Peel potatoes and coarsely mash them in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large soup pot, add the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk, whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes. Add mashed potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts.
Add in sour cream and green onions. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated, do not boil the soup. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toppings. Serve warm.