Baked Potato Soup (like Cheddars) Recipe - (3.8/5)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 12 cups potatoes, cubed (1/4 to 1/2-inch)
• 3 strips bacon
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 12 cups water
• 1/2 cup chicken base
• 1 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 pint Half & Half
• 1/2 pint whipping cream
• 1/2 lb American cheese (melted)
• 1 3/4 tsp salt
• shredded Cheddar cheese
• scallion, chopped
• parsley
• crumbled bacon