Creamy Bacon And Cheddar Potato Soup

• 2 lb bacon strips, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• hot pepper sauce to taste
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• Minced fresh parsley

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 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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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/creamy-bacon-and-cheddar-potato-soup-50126224 (may not work)