Stuart Anderson's Black Angus Baked Potato Soup

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This is my favorite potato soup recipe - very easy and quick. I always end up at least doubling the recipe and there's never much left! I think i must have found this recipe in a newspaper somewhere, but i'm not sure!

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Steps

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Melt butter on medium heat.

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Add onion and saute for 2 minutes , being careful not to brown the onions.

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Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook about 5 minutes , stirring often.

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Gradually add chicken broth.

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Add potatoes , salt , basil , white and black pepper , tabasco and garlic salt.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes , or until potatoes are tender , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in half& half.

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Heat through.

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Garnish with grated cheddar cheese , cooked& crumbled bacon , a dollop of sour cream and finely sliced green onion.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, flour, chicken broth, baking potato, salt, dried basil, white pepper, black pepper, tabasco sauce, garlic salt, half-and-half