Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2. 1 cup finely sliced onion
3. 2 tablespoons flour
4. 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
5. 1 lb baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice (2 medium)
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1 teaspoon dried basil
8. 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
9. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10. 1 dash Tabasco sauce
11. 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
12. 1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup substitute low-fat milk
Directions:
1. Melt butter on medium heat.
2. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the onions.
3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Gradually add chicken broth.
5. Add potatoes, salt, basil, white and black pepper, Tabasco and garlic salt.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in half& half; heat through.
8. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese, cooked& crumbled bacon, a dollop of sour cream and finely sliced green onion.
Enjoy your meal!