Baked Potato Soup V

INGREDIENTS:

• 9 baking potatoes
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups whole milk
• 1/2 Tbs salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bacon bits, divided
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 oz) container sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in the microwave - 3 or 4 at a time - and scoop out the flesh (while the others are cooking)
2. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter.
3. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk - a little at a time - stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tbs green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour scream and heat through.
5. Serve, topped with the remaining bacon, onions & cheese.