Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Today's recipe is a rich, creamy, delicious soup.  It is chock full of things you might find on a baked potato.  It is my little brother's favorite.

 Loaded Baked Potato Soup

2/3 cup butter

2/3 cup unbleached flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. white pepper

1 tsp. dehydrated garlic

2 Tbs. minced dehydrated onion

5 cups milk

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (or sour cream)

1/3 cup soft spread cheddar cheese

2 cups cooked ham, diced

4 lbs. cooked red or gold potatoes

1 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese

4 green onions, diced

In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat.  When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour until smooth and allow mixture to cook for a few minutes; add garlic and onion.  Slowly add milk, one cup at a time, whisking smooth between each cup.  When all milk has been added, continue whisking until mixture thickens.  Add yogurt and spreadable cheese; whisk and heat until combined and smooth.  Stir in ham, potatoes, and cheese.  Continue to heat and stir until gently bubbling.   Add green onions and heat through.  Serve and enjoy!

My whole family enjoys this amazing recipe!  I hope yours does as well.  Give us your favorites!