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Baked Potato Soup
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Dice one large white onion
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Melt 6 tablespoons butter in pot over medium heat.
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Saute onions til soft and tender
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Add two tablespoons flour and continue saute until it starts to brown
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Add 4 cups chicken stock
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Stir
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Add 2 cups water
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Wisk in 1/4 cup corn starch
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Add 1 package potato flakes
(Use less for runnier soup)
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Add around 1/2 a teaspoon of basil and salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring to boil and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Stirring frequently!
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Dice up peeled baked potatoes and add them. I like to use 7-8 small potatoes or around 3-4 large potatoes.
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Add one cup half and half
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Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Then it's ready for toppings!
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