Crockpot Cheesy Potato Soup

By Tinkysmom55

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• Crumbled, cooked bacon (optional)
• Snipped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, water, onion, bouillon granules and pepper. Cover, cook on low-heat sitting 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.

For a thicker soup, mash potatoes slightly. If you like, sprinkle each serving with bacon and chives.