2½ pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of onion soup
1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of cheese soup
1 (3-ounce) jar bacon bits
½ teaspoon red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook potatoes and onion in chicken broth until tender. Whisk canned soups together; stir into potatoes and chicken broth. Add bacon bits and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
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