Potato Soup

Potatoes and gravy mix make a quick, thick soup.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3 (1 ounce) packages  white gravy mix
• 4 1⁄2 cups water, divided
•  bacon, chopped into bits
•  shredded cheese

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover and bring to a boil; introduce butter, salt and pepper.
2. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 20 minutes more.
3. Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix.
4. Bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
5. Combine the remaining cup of water with the gravy mix and stir to dissolve.
6. Stir into boiling water.
7. Drain potatoes and add to boiling gravy mix.
8. Continue to boil 5 minutes more, adding water to thin if desire.
9. Serve at once.