O'Charley's Loaded Potato Soup

3lbs. red potatoes
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
8 cups milk/half & half
1 16oz. block Velveta Cheese, melted
White pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 lb bacon/fried crisp
1 cup cheddar cheese/shredded
1/2 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup chopped parsley

1)  Dice potatoes, boil 10 minutes.  Drain.
2)  In separate pot, combine butter & flour until smooth.  Over low heat, add milk and stir until thick.
3)  Add velveta to mixture plus pepper, garlic and hot sauce.
4)  Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes.
5)  Serve in individual bowls, topping with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, chives and parsley on top.
6)  Makes 8 bowls.

Guy Bond, Esq.