Creamy Potato Soup

Creamy Potato Soup

3 Tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 Tablespoons flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
Dash of tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup half and half (or milk)

Garnish with:
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Crumbled Bacon
Chopped green onions

Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the onion and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often. Gradually add chicken broth. Add potatoes, salt, peppers, basil, Tabasco and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Stir in half and half or milk; heat through. Serve with garnishes. Serves 4 ...but doubles easily!

Courtesy of Mary Pugh