Karp Family Recipes

Baked Potato Soup

Category: Soups, Hot

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 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 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.