This is a creamy cheese potato soup that can be made easily in your home. It has all of the goodness of a baked potato in a creamy soup. Red Potatoes make this soup extra special.
Red potatoes | 3 Pound , cleaned, diced | |
Margarine | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
Flour | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
Velveeta cheese | 16 Ounce , melted | |
Hot pepper sauce | 1 Teaspoon | |
Garlic powder | To Taste | |
Pepper | To Taste | |
Half and half | 8 Cup (128 tbs) | |
Water | 8 Cup (128 tbs) ((as needed)) | |
For garnish | ||
Grated cheddar cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Bacon | 1/2 Pound |
MAKING
1. In a large pot, place potatoes, cover with water, add salt and boil for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. In a pan, cook bacon until crisp. To the same pan , add butter and flour, cook for about a minute.
3. Add about a cup of half and half, mix and add in the remaining half and half. Add velveeta cheese, hot sauce, pepper, garlic powder and drained potatoes. Allow to simmer.
SERVING
4. Serve garnished with bacon and cheddar cheese.
Serving size
Calories 585Calories from Fat 334
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38 g58.5%
Saturated Fat 21 g105%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 985 mg41.04%
Total Carbohydrates 41 g13.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 22 g44%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet