Baked Potato Soup V

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup bacon bits divided
• 9  baking potatoes 
• 0.7 cup butter 
• 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
• 4  spring onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon pepper black
• 0.5 tablespoon salt 
• 10 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
• 8 ounce cream sour
• 6 cups milk whole

Equipment

• sauce pan
• whisk
• microwave

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. Stir in flour and cook about a minute.
3. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup bacon bits, 2 tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through.
4. Serve topped with remaining bacon, onions and cheese.