Loaded Baked Potato Soup

I love this recipe I inherited from my friend Jenni and her amazing recipe blog, www.abearinthekitchen.blogspot.com. I served it at my brother's Court of Honor dinner we had for about 25 family members and it was a huge hit served with aus juice beef sandwiches on rolls. Yum!

Baked Potato Soup

4 baking potatoes, scrubbed and baked
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk (I use skim)
1 can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8-12 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup Sour Cream

Bake potatoes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides of the potatoes into a large bowl, break up with a spoon or potato masher and set aside. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook about 1 min whisking constantly. Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk while whisking. Cook until it starts to thicken. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, bacon, green onions, and cheese. Stir well and heat through. Add sour cream just before serving. If desired, garnish individual servings with shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, and or a dollop of sour cream.