Potato Soup

Clean, peal and cup up potatoes and add to a large soup pot. Cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until fork tender. Using a masher (do not drain the water from the potatoes) mash up the potatoes and add milk or cream to mixture. You can add things like shredded carrots, onion, or chives. When you reach the desired consistency (it should resemble creamy soupy mashed potatoes) put into bowl and top with shredded cheese.