Baked NOT Soup

Baked NOT Soup
From: SmartAleq

2/3 cup butter
Big splop of roasted garlic paste
2/3 cup flour
7 cups milk
4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed, about 4 cups
4 green onions, thinly sliced
10 to 12 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1 1/4 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:

In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over low heat, melt butter, stir in garlic paste until all melted. Stir in flour; stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Add potatoes and onions. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until soup begins to bubble. Reduce heat; simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted. Serve baked potato soup immediately.
This baked potato soup recipe serves 6 to 8.

I did use 1% milk and low fat sour cream, but this is never gonna be heart healthy, no way. It was really good, though...