Potato Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 medium potatoes, peeled
1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 c.)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 to 2 c. milk
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 to 2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
bacon bits (optional)

Preparation

Add potatoes, celery, carrots and onion to pot of water.
Boil until vegetables are soft.
Drain water; mash potatoes.
Add butter, chicken soup, milk and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat. While heating, add cheese.
Stir frequently.