INGREDIENTS
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8 large baked potatoes
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12 slices bacon
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2 onions, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) butter, cut into 8 pieces
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4 cups chicken broth
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4 cups whole milk (can also substitute cream or half-and-half for up to two cups of the milk for an even richer soup)
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2 cups cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
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salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne
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2 Tablespoons cornstarch (I like my soups VERY thick so I double this… but start off with 2 Tablespoons… you can always add more)
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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1 pound container sour cream