1 (10 1/2 oz.) can consomme or clear chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) can sm. whole white potatoes
1 c. frozen hash brown potatoes
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. Lactaid milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. Mrs. Dash
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 c. bacon bits (optional)
1/4 c. freeze-dried mushrooms (optional)
Dash of parsley (optional)

May substitute 1 1/2 to 2 cups instant potatoes (may need to add additional milk). Also may add cream of potato soup (optional).

Spray bottom of 2 1/2 quart pan with Pam. Pour broth and 1 1/2 cup water into pan. Drain canned potatoes, discard liquid. Put potatoes and 1/2 cup water in blender. Blend on low (chop). Pour potato mixture into boiling liquid. Rinse blender with milk and add to boiling liquid. Add frozen hash browns and remaining ingredients. Return to boil. Cover and simmer on low 25-30 minutes. Season to taste.