Baked Potato Soup

2 large or 3 medium baking potatoes, baked or microwaved
Cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 fl. oz.) chicken broth
1 can (12 fl. oz.) evaporated milk
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)
I always add some dill, too...

MELT butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour.

Gradually stir in broth and evaporated milk.

Scoop potato pulp from 1 potato (reserve potato skin); mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes just to a boil. Dice remaining potato skin and potato(es); add to soup.

Heat through. Season with salt and ground black pepper. A word of caution: The longer this soup sits on your stovetop, the thicker it gets and the saltier it gets. Watch your salt and if it gets too thick, just add a little milk to thin it out. Top each serving with bacon, cheese and green onions, if desired.