"This soup won the award in 1997 for the absolute best potato soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 Medium baking potatoes
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8 Slices bacon
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1 C. sweet onions -- chopped
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2/3 C. all-purpose flour
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6 C. chicken broth
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2 C. half and half
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1/4 C. fresh parsley -- chopped
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1 1/2 tsp. garlic -- minced
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1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
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1 tsp. salt
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1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
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1/2 tsp. hot sauce
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1 3/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese -- divided
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1 C. green onions, sliced -- divided
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1/4 C. fresh parsley -- chopped