Baked Potato Soup

This quick and easy potato soup recipe is the ultimate of comfort food in my book! It brings me back to my childhood days and reminds me of my mom's potato soup! This recipe is from Maren Jones as well, but is originally from Taste Of Home, and is loved by my whole family!

Baked Potato Soup

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
2 large or 3 medium baked potatoes
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 Bacon strips, cooked & crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 T sliced green onions

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk. Scoop potato pulp from one potato and mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil. Dice remaining potato (with skin) and add to soup. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each serving with bacon, cheese and green onion.