Soup for What Ails Ya

Wow, we've multiplied! Hi Julie... welcome aboard. Those ribs sound delicious! Can't wait to try them. I'm in arrears a few days, so here's a great soup we all love. I will also post tonight's dinner in a separate post which was a very easy make-ahead casserole. I have some crockpot stuff on the menu for the weekend, hope you are enjoying the non-crock pot recipes, too.

Loaded Potato Soup:

4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 t. butter
4 T flour
5 c. skim milk
1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar (I used the Kraft 2% kind)
2/3 c. chopped green onion
6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 oz reduced fat sour cream

Boil potatoes and mash them. Set aside. In a dutch oven, melt the butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cook until it's bubbly and thick. This can take a little time so just keep stirring. Add potatoes, 1/2 the cheese, bacon and onion, salt and pepper. Cook until heated and then add the sour cream. Top with the remaining cheese, bacon and onion. I serve this with some bread and everyone enjoys it.