Baked Potato Soup

This is a great winter favorite and it is very warming to the belly.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, diced
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 2  large potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed
• 1  cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
•  shredded cheddar cheese
•  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well.
2. Gradually add broth, bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon cheese and parsley.
3. (I tend to make this in the crock pot. I think it tastes a lot better!).