Baked Potato Soup

4 large potatoes

2/3 cup butter or margarine

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon white pepper

6 cups milk

1 cup (8oz) sour cream

¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Bake Potatoes at 350 for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes.

In a large sauce pan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream.  Add potatoes and green onions. Granish with bacon and cheese.