Baked Potato Soup

==Description==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
==Ingredients==
* 4 – 5 baking potatoes
* 2 cups water
* 1 quart milk
* ½ cup celery
* ¼ cup butter
* ½ cup sour cream
* ⅓ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
* ⅓ cup green onion, chopped
* 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
* salt and pepper to taste
==Directions==
# Place potatoes in the oven and cook for about 1 hour at 350°F degrees.
# Meanwhile heat water in a large saucepan and add chopped celery to the water and simmer until celery is tender. 
# When potatoes are fully cooked, slice down the center and scoop the pulp out of each potato and add to celery and water. 
# Add milk. butter, sour cream, bacon, green onions, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, parsley or dill and salt and pepper. 
# Allow mixture to simmer over low-medium heat until it thickens. 
# Serve hot with cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. You may also top with chives (from the top of the green onions), bacon pieces and sour cream.
=== The Skinny ===
# Use low-fat milk, sour cream and cheese.
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Category:Potato Soup Recipes
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