Baked Potato Soup – Alberta Co-op

Ingredients

• 4 russet potatoes (baked until tender)
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 green onions (diced)
• 2 ounces hot pepper cheese (shredded)
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper (to taste)