German Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

In a large stock pot combine water chicken broth chicken soup base black pepper carrots diced potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender stirring occasionally.

Add celery and red bell pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.

Gradually add mayonnaise to hot soup whisking until smooth. Reduce heat to medium low. Gradually stir in processed cheese sharp Cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese; continue stirring until cheese melts about 5 minutes.

Mix in potato flakes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.