loaded potato soup

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82 Pinches
Nashville, TN
Updated on Nov 28, 2012

Given to me by a friend. This is supposed to be very similar to O'Charley's Loaded Potato Soup.

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 8 cups half and half
  • 16 ounces velveeta cheese, block, melted
  • - white pepper, to taste
  • - garlic powder, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound bacon, fried crisply
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make loaded potato soup

  • Step 1
    Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large Dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.
  • Step 2
    In a separate large Dutch oven, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth. Place over low heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.
  • Step 3
    Add melted Velveeta. Stir well. Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture. Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.

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