Baked Potato Soup | The Single Gourmand

Ingredients

• 1 large baking potato
• 2 teaspoons butter
• ¼ cup white onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons flour
• ⅔ cup instant potato flakes
• 1 can (15 ounces) chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon Italian spice blend
• ½ cup half-and-half
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 slice cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 green onion, finely chopped