Homemade Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 potatoes, cut up
2 leeks, cut up (optional)
2 small onions, chopped
1 to 2 carrots, pared and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
5 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
pepper to taste
1/3 c. butter
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
chopped chives (optional)

Preparation

Put all ingredients (except evaporated milk and chives) into crock-pot.
Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours (high 3 to 4 hours).
Stir in evaporated milk during last hour.
Mash potatoes or cream in blender before serving.
Serve topped with chives, if desired.