Loaded Baked Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups milk
1 cup half anf half
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
chopped parsely or chives





DIRECTIONS
Using a medium sized stock pot bring chicken stock to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, half and half, sugar, cheese, and bacon. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Garnish with parsley or chives