Baked Potato Soup

This soup is SO tasty and perfect for a cold fall day. 

We had it tonight and it just hit the spot so I thought I better share!!

(recipe from Favorites..like always!)

3 T butter

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 T flour

1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth

4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2"cubes

1/2 t salt

1/4 t white pepper

1/4 t black pepper

1 t dried basil

dash Tabasco sauce

1/2 t garlic salt

1 cup half & half

Garnish with:
Grated Cheddar Cheese

Sour Cream

Crumbled Bacon

Chopped green onions

(these are ALL a must!!)

Melt butter in a pan on medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2 min. Sprinke flour over the onions and cook about 5 min, stirring often. Gradually add chicken broth. Add potatoes salt, white and black pepper, basil, Tabasco and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 min. Stir occasionally. Stir in half and half; heat through. Serve with garnishes. Serves 4, but doubles easily

Enjoy!!