QUICK BAKED POTATO SOUP

Quick Baked Potato Soup image

"A good friend who runs a bed-and-breakfast game me this creamy potato soup recipe that's become a winter favorite," recalls Kristi Teague of Southside, Tennessee. "A dash of hot sauce a little basil give it special flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large potatoes, baked, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

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. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.