Bachelor Food: Kid Cliche's Potato Soup

6 medium to large potatoes(large cubed with skins left on)
1 onion(chopped)
1 medium bell pepper(chopped)
6 stalks of celery(chopped)
6 carrots(cut)
3 tablespoons of chopped garlic
2 cups of milk
2 sticks of butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Place potatoes, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and carrots in large pan. Cover with water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until vegetables are mushy. Keep well stirred. Pour in milk and butter. Heat thoroughly, do not boil. Keep well stirred.

For a smoother texture, you might try beating the vegetables in the cooking water before adding the milk.

For a creamier taste, substitute half and half for milk.

Serve with bread and/or rotisserie chicken and/or salad.