Baked Potato Soup

Soup is always a delicious choice for a rainy day, like today. I don't know what it is but it's a comfort food during bad weather. I suggest making the potatoes like you would for mashed potatoes instead of baking them in the microwave, but either options will work. 4 baking potatoes
1/3 c butter
1/3 c flour
3 c milk
3/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1/4 c bacon bits
2 green onions, chopped (optional)
5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 container sour cream

Prick potatoes with a fork and cook in microwave, 5 minutes rotate 5 minutes again, repeat twice. Scoop out the flesh. Or peel potatoes chop cook in boiling water. Mash leaving it chunky. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook about a minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, most of the bacon bits, green onions and most of the cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve topped with remaining bacon and cheese.