Baked Potato Soup

My parents came over for the Pens game last night. I made this recipe for dinner. It was really good! I served it with grilled cheese sandwiches!

Rating: 10 of 10

Baked Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS:
3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large baked potatoes, peeled (I used 3)
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. 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.