Baked Potato Soup

3 T butter
1 cub finely chopped onion
2 T flour
1 ( 14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 lb. (2 medium) potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. basil
Dash of Tabasco sauce
1 c Half & Half
Garnish with:
grated cheddar cheese
sour cream
crumbled bacon
chopped green onions

Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan on med. heat. Add onion and saute for 2 min. Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook about 5 min. stirring often. Gradually add chicken broth. add potatoes, salt, pepper, basil, tabasco, and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 min. Stir occasionally. Stir in half & half and heat through. Serve with garnishes. serves 4, but doubles easily.