Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. diced potatoes
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
6 c. water
2 sticks butter or margarine
3/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 c. carrots
1 to 2 lb. Velveeta cheese

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients and bring to boil in large pot; cook until tender, do not overcook and do not drain.
Simmer next 3 ingredients in separate pot until thick, stirring constantly. Add milk mixture to potato mixture.
Microwave carrots in a little water for 6 minutes to soften.
Add to soup mixture.
Add cheese to soup mixture (more cheese the better).
Be sure to use a large pot; makes a lot.