Loaded Baked Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs. red potatoes
1/4 c. margarine, melted
1/4 c. flour
8 c. Half and Half
16 oz. Velveeta, melted
White pepper/taste
Garlic powder/taste
1 tsp. tabasco
1/2 lb. bacon fried
1 c. shredded cheddar
1/2 c. chives, chopped
1/2 c. parsley, chopped

Preparation

Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
Place in a large dutch oven, cover with water and bring to a boil.
Boil for 10 min. or until 3/4 cooked.
In a separate large dutch oven, 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.