Cheesy Potato Soup

By Cookie67

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 ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 ounces)
• 1 12 - ounce can (1-1/2 cups) evaporated milk
• Cooked, crumbled bacon (optional)
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-1/2- or 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 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. For a thicker soup, mash potatoes slightly. If you like, sprinkle each serving with bacon and green onions. Makes 4 main-dish or 6 side-dish servings