Baked Potato Soup -- Holly Rowley

5 strips of bacon cooked and diced (set aside)

1 small onion

1 clove of garlic

1/2 t. pepper

3 T. of flour

1 t. of salt

1/4 t. of basil

3 C. of chicken broth

2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 C. half and half

add shredded cheese and parsley to taste

Use one T. of bacon drippings to cook onions until tender.

Stir in flour, salt, basil, and pepper.

Gradually add broth and bring to boil.

Boil for 2 min.

Add potatoes and half and half (don’t boil)

Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley