Loaded Potato Soup


  
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<h1>Loaded Potato Soup</h1>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
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<li>3 lbs. red potatoes</li>
<li>1/4 cup melted margarine</li>
<li>1/4 cup flour</li>
<li>8 cups half + half</li>
<li>16 oz. velveeta cheese, melted</li>
<li>white pepper, to taste</li>
<li>garlic powder, to taste</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce</li>
<li>1/2 lb. bacon, fried crisp</li>
<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li>
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<h2>Directions</h2>
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<li>Dice unpeeled potatoes in cubes and place in dutch oven, cover with water &amp; bring to boil.</li>
<li>Boil 10 minutes.</li>
<li>In separate pan, combine melted margarine and flour, mix till smooth.</li>
<li>Place over low heat, gradually adding half + half, stirring constantly.</li>
<li>Continue to stir till liquid thickens.</li>
<li>Add velveeta.</li>
<li>Drain potatoes and add to mixture.</li>
<li>Stir in seasonings, cover + cook 30 mins.</li>
<li>Watch for thickening, stirring occasionally.</li>
<li>Place soup in bowls &amp; top with shredded cheese and bacon.</li>
<li>You can also add a little chives.</li>
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