O CHARLEY'S POTATO SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Place in large saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.
• In a separate pan, 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.
• 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.
• Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.

Steps:

• Wash but don't peel potatoes, dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
• cover with water and bring to boil in large saucepan.
• boil until about 3/4 cooked, 10-15 minutes.
• in a separate pan, melt butter on low heat and then mix flour in. Mix until smooth.
• gradually add half and half to the mixture, stir constantly until smooth and thickened.
• Add melted Velveeta Cheese, stir well.
• Add drained potatoes to mixture.
• Add white pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce (start with a 1/2 tsp. and add more if you like it hot!)
• Cover, cook for 30 mins on low, stir occasionally.
• Time to serve! After pouring into serving bowls, each diner can add cheddar, bacon, chives, and parsley to taste. Enjoy!