Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 bacon strips, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup fat-free Greek plain yogurt (could substitute sour cream)
• 8 - 10 dashes hot pepper sauce
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• Minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp.
2. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
3. Dice bacon and set bacon aside.
4. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender.
5. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well.
6. Gradually add broth.
7. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
8. Add the potatoes, cream, yogurt and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil.
9. Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley.