German Potato Cheese Soup

• 4 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta)
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup dry potato flakes

1. 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.
2. Add celery and red bell pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. 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.
4. Mix in potato flakes. Remove from heat, and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

water, chicken broth, chicken soup base, ground black pepper, carrots, potatoes, onion, stalks celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, potato flakes

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13270/german-potato-cheese-soup/ (may not work)