Sunshine's Potato and Cheese Soup

6 C peeled, cubed potatos

2 C water OR Vegetable broth

1 C thin sliced carrots

½ C chopped onion

2 t. ground parsley flakes

3 chicken boilon cubes (omit if using veg. Broth)

1 t. salt

1 t. garlic powder

½ t. ground pepper

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¼ C flour

¼ C whole milk

2 ¾ C whole milk

2 C sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Mix all the 1^st group of ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low until potatoes are cooked. Then in a small bowl, mix the ¼ C. flour and ¼ milk to make a paste. Add to potato soup and mix well. Then add in the remainder of the milk and heat through. Right before serving, melt in the cheese. Yummy w/crusty bread.