Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

2/3 cups butter or margine
2/3 cups flour
7 cups evaporated milk
4 large baking potatoes,baked,peeled,cooled and cut into cubes.
4 green onions
12 stripes bacon,cooked and crumbled
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

In large dutch oven,melt the butter/margine. Stir in flour;heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk,stirring constantly until thickened. Add potatoes and onions.Bring to a boil,stirring constantly. Reduce heat;simmer for about 10 minutes.Add remaining ingredients,stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Serves around 8 to 12. Makes about 2 1/2 qts.