I had to make a quick and easy dinner yesterday because MY OLDEST HAD TO GO TO HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION. What? Really? It doesn't seem possible. One minute he was the tiny 3 pound baby we brought home and were clueless how to take care of (as evidenced by the not one, but TWO times he rolled off the couch when he was only a few months old, yikes!!) and the next minute he is literally 5 inches taller than me! 5 inches!! Anyway, since my mind was busy being blown away due to the whole high school thing, I made my easiest, yummiest, go to meal that I reserve for hectic days (in other words, I'm pretty sure I made this soup 15 times in December. Crazy month, that December was).
Baked Potato Soup
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
7 cups milk
4 large potatoes; baked, cooled, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, sliced
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 1 /4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
In a large kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour. Stir until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Add the potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. You're done!! Yes, it was that fast and easy!!
