Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 large russet potatoes
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 Tbsp flour
5.5 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
salt & pepper
chives
cooked and crumbled bacon
shredded cheddar cheese


Instructions:

Bake the potatoes. Let cool, then peel them, discard the skin, and dice. Set aside. Make a roux with the butter and flour. Add the milk and bring to a near-boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer until thickened. Add onion powder and salt & pepper to taste. Add the cream cheese and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Add the potatoes and cook until potatoes are reheated. Serve with chives, bacon, and cheese as garnishes.