Baked Potato Soup Recipe was so pleased by the taste and texture of the soup. It will double the recipe next time so that It can have more leftovers. photo from twopeasandtheirpod.com

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup half-and-half cream

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 cups chicken broth

3 bacon strips, diced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Minced fresh parsley

Method:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside.

Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth.

Bring to 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.