TATER TOT SOUP

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Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 stalks celery diced small
1 large onion diced small
3-4 Tbsp butter/margarine
7 c hot water
2 c cold water
1/2 c knorr brand powdered chicken bouillon
1 large 2 pound bag frozen tater tots
1 lb velveeta cheese cut in cubes
country white gravy mix (2 cup size)
2 c milk (less or more for desired thickness)
sliced green onion
1 pkg real bacon bits

Steps:

1. In large pot saute celery and onion in butter until veggies are soft.
2. Add 7 cups hot water and bring to a boil.
3. Add bouillon and whisk to blend well, then add tater tots.
4. Keep soup at a boil.
5. In small bowl mix 2 cups cold water with gravy mix and whisk until smooth.
6. Add this to boiling soup; stir well so it doesn't stick to bottom.
7. Reduce heat and stir in cubed cheese.
8. Add milk to desired thickness.
9. Do not over cook because it will scorch and stick to bottom of pot.
10. Once cheese is melted and blended in, soup should be done.
11. You can stir bacon bits and green onion into soup or you can use as topping for each bowl when serving.