Easy Potato Soup in the Crock Pot

This is a very easy potato soup recipe. Cooking with your crock pot is the next best thing to hiring a chef. And, it doesn't heat up your kitchen, so you can enjoy this winter favorite any time of year.

6 to 8 medium to large potatoes, peeled and diced

2 carrots, sliced

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 onion, diced

1 tablespoon dried chives

5 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

Place ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for about 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in a can of evaporated milk and 4 tablespoons of butter. Allow the butter to melt. Serve this soup warm.