Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Soup

I haven't tried this recipe yet but I couldn't wait to share it! I love baked potato soup and now I can finally make it at home.

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
- Chopped scallions

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 scallions.