Baked Potato soup

from annie
Once the weather changes to cool days and cooler nights, I can't help myself, I am ready to start making fall foods. One of my favorite kinds of foods to make when it gets colder is soup.This recipe is from my Father-In-Law (thanks Roy!) He discovered this recipe and then he e-mailed it to me, it has become one of my favorites. If you like loaded baked Potatoes.....then you guessed it, you will love this soup.
2 large Potatoes- baked, peeled and cubed (I microwave mine in a zip-lock with a little water, then after they have cooled I peel them and cut them up into large clumps)
3 Tblsp. chopped green onions- Chopped a few more for serving
1/3 cup of butter or margarine
1/3 cup of flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups milk (I use 2 %)
3/4 cup of American Cheese- grated, cubed or chopped. (like Velveta, or Kraft singles)
1 package of Bacon -Cooked and crumbled
1. Prepare potatoes
2. Prepare onions and bacon, measure milk and cube cheese.
3. Wisk together the butter, flour, green onions, salt and pepper to make a paste.
4. Quickly add the milk all at once, be sure not to burn the butter mixture
5. Continue stirring the soup mixture until it starts to thicken, making sure not to burn.
6. Once the soup is at a good consistency, add the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Stir in potatoes, heat it through.Serve soup with fresh chopped green onions, grated cheese and crumbled bacon on top.