O'Charley's Loaded Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lbs red potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 cups half-and-half
• 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, melted
• white pepper
• garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped