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3 bacon strips
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large baked potatoes, peeled + diced
1/3 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (more if you like)
shredded cheddar
sliced green onions
In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the saucepan. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Saute the onions and garlic in the drippings until soft. Add the flour, salt, basil, and pepper, mixing well. Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking until well combined. Add the potatoes, cream and hot sauce and let cook until heated through and well mixed. Serve topped with the bacon, cheese, and green onions.
