I need a good potatoe soup recipe?

Does any one have a simple recipe for potatoe soup that is preferable along the same as a loaded baked potatoe soup recipe?I need a good potatoe soup recipe?
Machine Shed Baked Potato Soup


A Machine Shed Restaurant Favorite





INGREDIENTS


2 1/2 Lb. Baby Red Potatoes


1 Jumbo Yellow Onion, diced


1/2 Lb. Raw Bacon, diced


3 Stalks Celery, diced


1 Qt. Water


1/4 C. chicken base


1 Qt. Milk


1 tsp. Salt


1 tsp. Black Pepper


3/4 C. Flour


1/4 C. Chopped Parsley


1 1/4 sticks margarine


1 C. whipping cream


for garnish:


Shredded Colby cheese,


fried bacon bits


chopped green onions





PROCEDURE


Boil potatoes in water to cover for 10 minutes. Drain; set aside.


Saut茅 bacon, onions and celery over medium-high heat until celery is tender in large, heavy pot.


Drain bacon grease and return bacon, onions and celery to pot.


Add milk, water, chicken base, salt and pepper.


Heat over medium-high heat until very hot but do not let soup boil.


Melt margarine in heavy, large saucepan over low heat.


Stir in flour to make a roux.


Mix well and allow to let bubble, stirring 1 minute. If desired, a larger amount of roux can be made to produce a thicker soup.


Gradually add roux to soup, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring, until thick and creamy.


Stir in potatoes, parsley and cream. Serve hot, garnished with cheese, bacon bits and/or onions.


Serves 10-12


!I need a good potatoe soup recipe?
Basics as I have no idea how many you are cooking for---brown some bacon, add onion, a bit of garlic powder, water, your potatoes diced, cook till potatoes are done, add some margarine/butter and thicken with a bit of milk and instant potatoes--salt to taste.
Bob Evans Cheddar Baked Potato Soup Recipe





Ingredients:


1 can Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup


1 can chicken broth


1 pound grated Cheddar cheese


4 cups whole milk


1 soup can 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 to 1-inch and boiled





Directions:


Add soup, 1/2 the broth, 1 can milk, and stir. Add cheese and remaining milk. Stir in cornstarch with the rest of the broth. Add cornstarch mixture to soup. Add spices and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.





Add boiled potatoes and simmer 15 minutes more. For the best taste, let cool and reheat. To serve, top with chives and bacon bits.


Perfect on a cold day..like today..


Hope this helps..