Creamy Simple Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 -8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• salt
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• onion salt or celery salt
• parsley
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 cup cubed ham (optional)
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped broccoli (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven or saucepan put potatoes, carrot and onions.
• 2 sprinkle with salt.
• 3 fill with enough water to cover and boil uncovered on medium high until most of the water is gone and potatoes are tender.
• 4 add the can of chicken broth and mash with potato masher until thick but slightly chunky.
• 5 stir in mushroom soup, and season to taste with spices.
• 6 add any optional ingredients, and warm through.
• 7 serve hot with salad and bread for a nice winter lunch.