Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Description
A creamy potato soup topped like a loaded baked potato.

Ingredients

• 3 russet potatoes
• 2 green onions
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces and boil until soft.
2. Pour most of the cooking water into a separate pot and save it for later.
3. Mash the potatoes to your preferred texture.
4. Add the milk and stir well.
5. Add a little reserved potato water if needed to thin the soup.
6. Stir in the green onions, bacon bits, butter, and shredded cheese.
7. Add more reserved water if needed and serve hot.

Notes

• The original note suggests topping each bowl with extra cheese, sour cream, green onion, and bacon bits.