Ocharleys Copycat Potato Soup Recipes

O'CHARLEY'S LOADED POTATO SOUP

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.

COPYCAT O'CHARLEY'S LOADED POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, pour chicken broth over the cubed potatoes. Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until crispy, flipping halfway thorough. Set the bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
• In the stock pot you used to cook the potatoes, warm the butter over medium heat until mostly melted. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
• Add the heavy cream, whole milk, Velveeta, and shredded cheese and heat over medium heat. Once melted, whisk for about 15 minutes to combine.
• Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the cheese mixture and stir, then add the cooked potatoes and stir again.
• Cover the pot and cook on low for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, crumble the cooked bacon and finely chop the chives.
• Serve the soup topped with crumbled bacon and chives for garnish.