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Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 6 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons snipped dill or chives or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups shredded American cheese
• 4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Scrub potatoes with a vegetable brush.
3. Pat dry.
4. Prick several times with a fork.
5. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes.
6. Let cool.
7. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
8. Gently scoop out pulp, breaking up any large pieces.
9. Discard potato skins.
10. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
11. Add half of the green onion and cook and stir until tender.
12. Stir in flour, dill, salt, and pepper.
13. Add milk all at once and cook and stir for 12 to 15 minutes.
14. Add the potato pulp and 1 cup of the cheese.
15. Stir until cheese is melted.
16. Top each serving with remaining cheese, remaining green onion, and bacon.

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