BAKED POTATO SOUP

From the kitchen of a friend


1 lb. butter or margarine
1 qt. diced onions
Saute these on low heat until onions are tender (about 10-15 minutes) but do not brown.

1 cup flour
Add flour to above, mix well and cook 4-5 minutes, do not brown.

2 qt. chicken stock
Add slowly to roux while stirring with a whip; bring to a boil.

1-1/4 cups instant mashed potato [can substitute regular mashed potatoes]
Add slowly while stirring with whip, lower heat and cook for 15-20 minutes.

1 qt. half & half cream
Whip in and cook 10 more minutes. Do not boil.

1 cup cooked diced potatoes
Add to above.

1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (such as Mrs. Dash’s seasoning)
dash tobasco
Just before serving, season with these.

shredded cheddar cheese
diced green onion
bacon bits
After placing soup in cup or bowl, top with these.