Quick Potato Soup
rec.food.recipes/JANIC412 (2001)

2 cup sliced, peeled potatoes, raw
1/2 cup finely chopped leeks or onions
1 cup water
1 1/2 cup half and half
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 thin slices favorite cheese (optional)
Bacon or chives for garnish

Microwave potatoes, onion and water on high 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Cover and let rest 5 minutes. Mash potatoes with a fork. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and cook on high 5 to 8 minutes to serving temperature. Garnish with cheese and bacon or chives. This is wonderful, especially on a cold winter night.