Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 slice bacon
• 3 lb. russet potatoes
• 3½ tsp. salt
• 1 c. sour cream
• ¼ lb. butter
• 2.67 c. whole milk
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 4 scallions
• ¾ c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook the bacon pieces over medium heat in a medium skillet until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper toweling to drain and set aside. Peel, rinse, and cut the potatoes into thirds. Place them in a large pot with water to cover, add 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very soft -- about 45 minutes. Drain the potatoes, discarding the water, and return them to the pot. Mash them with a potato masher until smooth. Add the sour cream and butter and stir until melted. Add the milk, pepper, and remaining salt and bring the soup back to a simmer. Divide among 8 bowls and serve the soup hot, garnished with scallions, cheese, and bacon.
2. Source: countryliving.com