Amy's Loaded Baked Potato Soup

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Yum!!! this is the best soup ever!!!!

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Steps

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In a large pot , sautee onion , carrot , and celery in the butter and olive oil , until tender.

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Pour in chicken stock , and simmer about 10 minutes.

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In another small pot , pour in milk , half & half , and flour.

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Bring to a slow boil , stirring constantly until thickened.

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Put in garlic powder & pepper , and stir to incorporate.

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Pour in cheeses slowly , stirring until melted.

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Pour all into bigger pot with the chicken stock.

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Slowly add potatoes and bacon bits.

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Add tabasco sauce.

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Stir until all mixed.

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Simmer about 15 minutes.

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Add fresh parsley , and stir.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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russet potatoes, milk, flour, half-and-half cream, chicken stock, vidalia onion, celery, baby carrots, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, velveeta cheese, smoked cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, tabasco sauce, bacon, butter, extra virgin olive oil, pepper