German Potato Cheese Soup

Ingredients

4 cups water

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 large carrots, finely chopped

4 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 large onion

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

8 ounces processed cheese (Velveeta)

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 cup dry potato flakes

Directions

In a large pot, combine water, chicken broth, black pepper, carrots, diced potatoes, and onion. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add celery and red bell pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Gradually add mayonnaise to hot soup, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat, gradually add in all cheese and stir until it melts. Mix in potato flakes and remove form heat.