Stuffed Baked Potato Soup

(Not low fat)

Cook 8 slices of bacon. (I make more for topping.) Cool and chop. Using some of the bacon grease in the frying pan, saute 1 cup diced onion. Add 2/3 cup flour. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add 6 cups chicken stock gradually, then simmer.

Add 4 cups diced baked potato (peeled) (I bake potatoes ahead of time, and peel/dice right before adding to base), 2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic (I've also used fresh, or McCormick minced garlic), 1 1/2 tsp basil (dried), 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 1/2 tsp tobasco. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.

Top with sour cream, grated cheddar, bacon bits, green onion....