Bob Evan's Cheddar Baked Potato Soup

I used to go to Bob Evans Restaurants when I was little. This was my favorite soup. I had to look all over for the copycat recipe. It's pretty close!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  campbell's  condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 4  cups  whole milk, plus
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  full  whole milk
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 7  medium potatoes, diced and boiled

Directions

1. Add soup, 1/2 can broth, 1 can milk and stir.
2. Add cheese and milk.
3. Stir in corn starth to the rest of broth, then add to soup.
4. Add spices and butter.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
6. Add boiled potatoes and simmer 15 minutes more.
7. Top with chives and bacon bits.
8. *For best results, chill soup and reheat.