Houlihan's Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Cups potatoes, diced but unpeeled
1/4 lb butter
2 Cups finely diced yellow onions
1/2 Cup flour
1 quart warm water
1/4 Cup chicken bouillon
1 Cup potato flakes
2 Cups heavy cream
2 Cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
Salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried basil to taste

Preparation:

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.