o'charleys loaded potato soup

Name: O'Charleys Loaded Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) red potatoes; 1/8 cup(s) butter; 1/8 cup(s) flour; 4 cup(s) half and half (see personal note above); 1/2 package(s) velveeta cheese, melted (8 oz); 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce (red tobasco); ## TO TASTE:; - white pepper; - garlic powder; ## FOR TOPPING AFTER PUT IN SERVING BOWLS; - shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 pound(s) crispy fried bacon, crumbled (optional, if serving to vegetarians!); - fresh chives (dried is okay); - fresh parsley (dried is okay)

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Selena Parisher

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Nov 12, 2011

I can't remember the last time I had the soup at O'Charleys, but if it's better than this, I'll be amazed! (Note: you can substitute milk for all or part of the half and half to reduce fat content, I used 2 cups milk and 2 cups half and half.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method ---

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds red potatoes
1/8 cup butter
1/8 cup flour
4 cups half and half (see personal note above)
1/2 package velveeta cheese, melted (8 oz)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (red tobasco)
TO TASTE:
- white pepper
- garlic powder
FOR TOPPING AFTER PUT IN SERVING BOWLS
- shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 pound crispy fried bacon, crumbled (optional, if serving to vegetarians!)
- fresh chives (dried is okay)
- fresh parsley (dried is okay)

How To Make o'charleys loaded potato soup

Step 1

Wash but don't peel potatoes, dice into 1/2 inch cubes.

Step 2

cover with water and bring to boil in large saucepan.
Step 3

boil until about 3/4 cooked, 10-15 minutes.
Step 4

in a separate pan, melt butter on low heat and then mix flour in. Mix until smooth.
Step 5

gradually add half and half to the mixture, stir constantly until smooth and thickened.
Step 6

Add melted Velveeta Cheese, stir well.
Step 7

Add drained potatoes to mixture.
Step 8

Add white pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce (start with a 1/2 tsp. and add more if you like it hot!)
Step 9

Cover, cook for 30 mins on low, stir occasionally.
Step 10

Time to serve! After pouring into serving bowls, each diner can add cheddar, bacon, chives, and parsley to taste. Enjoy!
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