Baked Potato Soup (Creamy Potato Soup)

This recipe is froma woman who runs a bed and breakfast in tennessee. I've had a version of it...it's velvety and delicious! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 bacon strips
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 TBS all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 large potatoes, baked, peeled, and cubed (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
• Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, resrving 1 TBS 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,& hot pepper sauce;,heat through but DO NOT BOIL. Garnish with bacon, cheese, and parsley.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Taste of home's Quick Cooking
Submitted By: TC C
tcluvs@icqmail.com
Baked Potato Soup (Creamy Potato Soup)