Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 28-ounce bag frozen O'Brien potatoes
2 1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Crushed croutons, for garnish

Pour water into 3-to-4-quart soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in frozen potatoes and return to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Heat 7 minutes, or until soup is heated through. Do not boil after milk has been added. Stir in bacon right before serving. Garnish with crushed croutons. Makes 6 servings.

Directions

Variation: Melt 1/4 pound Velveeta cheese into soup after adding milk.