Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

4 large baking potatoes             
2/3 C flour                            
¾ tsp salt                             
4 green onions (chopped)    
1 ¼ C cheddar cheese(shredded)
1 Tbs chicken base
12 slices bacon(cooked and crumbled)
2/3 C butter
6 C milk
3/4 tsp pepper
8 oz sour cream

Wash potatoes and prick with fork.Preheat oven to 400˚ and cook potatoes 1 hour or until done. Let cool, then cut potatoes in half inch cubes, leaving skins on. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly. Add potato cubes, salt, pepper, onions, bacon, cheese, and chicken base. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if needed. Garnish with more bacon and cheese.