Baked Potato Soup

Name: Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-5 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Furr Baby Lover

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

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
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

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.
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.
(I tend to make this in the crock pot. I think it tastes a lot better!).

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