Potato Soup

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour 
3 cups milk 
2 large potatoes, baked, peeled and coarsely mashed (1-1/2 pounds) 
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1/2 cup sour cream 
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided 
Crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the potatoes, 1/3 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
2. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream and 1/4 cup onions until blended. Cover; cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until heated through (do not boil). Garnish with remaining cheese, onions and bacon if desired. 

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe from Taste of Home.