Yummy Potato Soup

Super Yummy even my finicky 4yr old ate it!

3 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper (were not big on pepper, original recipe called for 1/2 tsp)
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups of milk (i use whole milk, but im sure any % would be fine)
Shredded Cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. gradually stir in cream and add bouillon. (i break up the bouillon cubes in the cream with the back of my spoon) Add the potatoes & milk, heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon & cheese.