Categories: Soups and Stews
Ingredients
- 3 lbs red potatoes
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄4 cup flour
- 8 cups half-and-half
- 1(16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, melted
- white pepper
- garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried crisp
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1⁄2 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
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Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
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Place in large saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
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Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.
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In a separate pan, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth.
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Place over low heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly.
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Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.
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Add melted Velveeta.
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Stir well.
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Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture.
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Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
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Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.