Baked Potato Soup

Here is a tasty recipe my mother-in-law gave me. It's quick, and easy, and so yummy.

2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped ham or fried, crumbled bacon
1/3 cup onions chopped
4 large baked potatoes
8 oz. sour cream

In large saucepan, melt butter, then stir in flour. Add milk and cook until thickened. Add salt, pepper, ham, and onions. Scoop out potato, removing skin and add to soup. Finish by adding sour cream and heat till warm. Do not boil. Makes 6-8 servings.
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