Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 LBS Diced Red Potatoes (1/2 inch cubes)
• 1 Minced small Yellow Onion
• 1 Very Finely Minced Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Minced Garlic Clove
• 1/2 LB Crumbled Bacon
• 1 C Mild Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 4 C Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 1 1/2 C Half & Half
• 2 Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce