INGREDIENTS
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8 thin strips of bacon (chopped)
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4 cups chicken broth (1 quart)
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1 1/2 lbs russet or baking potatoes (peeled and diced (2 ½ cups))
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1 large yellow or white onion (peeled and chopped (1 ½ cups))
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp table salt
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Several dashes of thin hot red chile sauce (such as Tabasco sauce)
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1 cup heavy or light cream
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1 cup whole or low-fat milk (do not use fat- free)
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1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
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8 oz shredded American mild cheddar cheese (½ pound, 2 cups)
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minced scallions (green part only, for garnishing)