Potato Soup (Crockpot Style)

		potatoes
		milk
3-4	Tbsp.	butter
		potato flakes/pearls
		cheddar cheese
		salt & pepper to taste
		celery salt
		Optional: celery, carrots, onions, etc.

1.	Peel & cube potatoes.
2.	Place in crockpot and cover with water.
3.	Add optional items as desired.
4.	Sprinkle with salt.
5.	Let cook 3 hours or until potatoes are done.
6.	Pour off about half of the water and fill with milk.
7.	Add butter.
8.	Add potato flakes until desired consistency.
9.	Stir in cheese and allow it to melt.
10.	Season with salt, pepper, and celery salt.

^{(from Jen Mortensen)}