Zesty Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base 
• 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion dried minced
• 2 teaspoons parsley fresh minced
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 0.3 cup to 2 chilies slit green chopped
• 1 cup milk 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 4 large potatoes cubed peeled
• 4 ounces processed cheese food cubed (Velveeta)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. (Do not drain.) Mash potatoes in liquid until almost smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until cheese is melted.