Loaded Baked potato soup

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, diced
• Water (enough to cover potatoes)
• 1 cup diced onions
• 2 cups milk
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more for garnish)
• 1 slice of bacon (plus extra for garnish)
  

  Preparation:

  1. In a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add potatoes and cover with water. Cook until potatoes are tender.
  2. Add milk, chicken bouillon cubes, onions, parsley, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and one piece of bacon. Mix well.
  3. Quickly add flour, stirring until no lumps remain and the mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add  cheese and mix until melted.
  5. Dice remaining bacon for garnish. Serve  soup in bowls, topping with extra cheese and diced bacon.