Baked Potato Soup

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3 TB. butter
1 c. onion, finely chopped
2 TB. flour
1 (14 1/2oz) can chicken broth
4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dried basil
dash of Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 c. half and half

Garnishes:
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
crumbled bacon
chopped green onions

Melt butter in a 2 qt. saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onions 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; heat through. Serve with garnishes.

Submitted by:Jane