CREAMY BACON AND CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP

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Categories     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups half-and-half cream
hot pepper sauce to taste
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 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.

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