Loaded Potato Soup

3lbs yellow potatoes peeled and cubed

3 cups chicken broth

Cooked bacon -you know your people, so as much bacon as they like to top their soups with! At least a pound IMHO.

4 TBS of butter (half a stick)

1/4 cup gluten free all-purpose flour

3 cups of heavy cream.

6 cups whole milk

16 ounces of wait for it... Melting cheese, what is that unnatural thing? Velveeta folks, BUT if you have Celiac's Disease or severe gluten sensitivity, do not use Velveeta. Walmart and Aldi (last I checked) sell their own "Melting Cheese" that's labeled Gluten Free!

2.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 tsp garlic powder

Toppings of choice: green onions, chives, sour cream, jalapenos, etc.

1. Grab a big pot, seriously the largest one you have. Put potatoes and broth in there and let boil for about 10 minutes. Pour the cooked potatoes and broth into a stainless-steel mixing bowl while you get the rest of the soup going.

2. Return gigantic pot to the stove, add your butter and flour, cook a few minutes, whisking till smooth.

3. Add all the things that make life good: heavy cream, whole milk, melting cheese (gluten free labeled one), shredded cheese, and seasonings. Whisk like you have the arms of a world champion wrestler for what will feel like forever, but only 15 minutes until it's all melted and creamy.

4. Add those potatoes! Simmer for about 30 minutes, stir occasionally to be sure nothing sticks to the pan.

5. While the soup simmers, chop the bacon, green onions, put out a bowl of shredded cheese, at this point what's more cheese? Sour cream? Whatever you top on your loaded baked potato, put on this!