Loaded Potato Soup

This potato soup is good. Adapted from Potato Soup.

6-8 potatoes, medium-sized
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
6 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/2 cup real bacon bits
3 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

1. Cube and boil potatoes until cooked, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain and mush potatoes slightly so that they are still chunky, not mushy.
3. Melt butter in pan and add flour. Cook on low heat and stir for one minute.
4. Add half the milk and stir until smooth. Add remaining milk.
5. Cook on medium-high heat until boiling, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
6. After boiling, turn off heat and stir in potatoes, bacon, cheese, and spices.

Suggestions: Mixing in veggies chopped small, like broccoli, peas, or carrots, tastes great! I added 1/2 of a stir-fry bag to mine. Just add them in frozen and they will thaw in a few minutes, tasting so fresh. ^_^