4large baking potatoesor use leftover baked potatoes
2/3cupall-purpose flour
6cups2% milk
3/4cupshredded cheddar cheese
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1cupsour cream
1/2teaspoondried chives
Toppings:
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions or dried chives
Baconcooked 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.
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.