Baked Potato Soup

{BAKED POTATO SOUP}

6 T. butter

2 c. onion, finely chopped

4 T. flour

2 can chicken broth (about 4 cups)

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

2 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce

1 tsp. garlic salt

2 c. half-and-half

Garnish with:

Cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions.

Melt butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over onions and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Gradually add

chicken broth. Add potatoes, salt, white and black pepper, basil, Tabasco sauce

and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer for 20 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Stir in half-and-half and heat through. Serve with garnishes.

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