1 1/2 qts. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
1 c. onions, finely chopped
1 (20 oz.) pkg. California blend frozen vegetables
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 or 2 cans mushrooms (optional)
1 or 2 sm. cans chopped chicken (optional)

Boil first 5 ingredients for 20 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and boil for 10 minutes more. Add soups and cheese, which has been cubed, and mushrooms and chicken, if desired. Stir and heat until well blended.

Serves lots.