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Baked Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Kristi Teague PHOTO BY: mommymeggy

"'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.'"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

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; 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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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Noor

I opted for this recipe because it seemed by the list of ingredients to be a more professional... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by mcedillo

Fantastic soup!! I threw all the ingredients in the crock pot for 10 hrs., with a couple... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Sarah

I made this the other night for my family, mind you, I'm VERY much a beginner cook. I followed... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by ilstu99

Oh my gosh....I'm so full. This was a fantastic soup. I've shied away from the "baked" types... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2007 by Phusilly

MMM! MMM! MMM! Only minor changes. Had Yukon Gold (not very starchy & not so good at... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by veggie-girl

fantastic soup! i added twice the potatoes suggested and kept the skins on for vitamins...and... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by BTHNYBEL

This was great! I doubled the recipe for a large group and although it took a while, I didn't... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Rebekah W.

I thought this soup tasted great!! I read some other reviews and did half the basil... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Mikey

This was the first soup I ever made. I volunteered to make it as the soup of the day at the... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2006 by K. Rivera

This is an excellent recipe. I will add this to our family cookbook and use it again and... MORE

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