Baked Potato Soup

This soup is so amazing!  It is worth the extra step for sure.

Baked Potato Soup

2 1/2 c. potatoes; cube and boiled                1/2 c. potato flakes

1/4 c. butter                                              1/8 tsp. season salt

1 Tbsp. minced onion                                  1/2 tsp. basil

3 Tbsp. flour                                              1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce

2 1/2 c. warm water                                   1/2 c. heavy whipping cream

2 Tbsp. chicken base(4 bouillon cubes)         1/2 c. 2% milk

Cube and boil potatoes, set aside.  Saute onion in butter, add flour and cook 4 to 5 minutes.  In a large saucepan combine water, chicken base, potato flakes, and seasonings.  Stir over medium heat until mixed and no lumps.  Add onion slowly.  Add milk and cream; stir until smooth.  Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.  Add potatoes. 

When ready to serve, top with (we like sharp) cheddar cheese, bacon and chives.

I always triple or quadruple it.  It only serves probably 4-5