TATER TOT SOUP

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This recipe was given to my daughter from one of her co-workers. We made it last night, the recipe is definitely a keeper.

Provided by Jo Ann Duren

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.

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