Hard Rock Cafe Baked Potato Soup

By Christie

Ingredients

• 6-8 slices crisp bacon (reserve drippings)
• 1 cup diced yellow onions
• 2/3 cup flour
• 6 cups hot chicken stock
• 4 cup diced, peeled, baked potatoes
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced green onions white part only

Preparation

Step 1

Chop bacon; reserve. Cook yellow onions in remaining drippings over medium - high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add flour stirring to prevent lumps; cook for 3 -5 minutes, until mixture just begins to turn golden. Add chicken stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps, until liquid thickens. (May need hand blender to achieve smooth texture). Reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, cream, bacon, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper sauce and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, do not boil. Garnish each bowl with cheese, green onions and bacon bits.