Baked Potato Soup -- Houlihans

A "cloned" recipe from Houlihan's!

2 cups potatoes, diced but not peeled
1/4 lb. butter
2 cups finely diced yellow onions
1/2 cup flour
1 qt. warm water
1/4 cup chicken bouillon
1 cup potato flakes
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
Salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried basil to taste

Saute onions in melted butter for 10 minutes in large kettle.
Add flour to onions and butter and cook for four to five
minutes, stirring until flour is absorbed.

In a separate container, combine water, chicken bouillon, potato flakes, and seasonings.
Stir until thoroughly mixed and no lumps remain.
Add to onion mixture, one pint at a time.
Add milk and cream, stirring until smooth and lightly thickened.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

In a separate container, the potatoes should be covered with
water, brought to a boil, and simmered for 20 minutes. Combine
the potatoes with the soup to complete.