3 strips of bacon, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbs flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup half and half
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
Shredded Cheese (to garnish)
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil, and pepper; mix well. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; boil and stir 2 minutes. Add potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon and shredded cheese.
Recipe: adapted from allrecipes.com
I thought that this turned out good. Still not Bennigan's potato soup... but I it is a whole lot healthier I am sure :)
*I took some photos, but they turned out bad, so I am going to leave it off... sorry :(
