Hash Browns Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
water
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces sour cream
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut in small cubes
salt
pepper
garlic powder
milk
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Preparation

Place potatoes and onion in large pan and barely cover with water.
Cook until potatoes are tender; do not drain.
Mash with potato masher to desired consistency.
Add butter, if using, sour cream, velveeta, salt & pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat until cheese is melted - do not boil.
If mixture is too thick, add milk to desired soupy consistency.
Serve with crumbled bacon on top of each serving. Great with a thick, hearty bread!