Cheesy Potato Soup

By luvmybuttonsnbows

PREP:
20 minutes
COOK:
Low 8 hours. High 4 hours; plus 1 hour on Low or 30 minutes on High
MAKES:
6 servings
SLOW COOKER:
3 1/2- to 4-quart

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (6 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 ounces)
• 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker combine potatoes, water, onion, bouillon granules, and pepper. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
Stir cheese and milk into mixture in cooker. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 1 hour more or on high-heat setting for 30 minutes more. Mash potatoes slightly, if desired.