5 c. milk
5 c. evaporated milk or light cream
2 tbsp. instant minced onion
1/2 cube butter
Chopped chives or parsley
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. instant mashed potatoes (more to suit your taste)

Heat all of the ingredients except potatoes and chives. When the milk mixture is simmering, add instant potatoes and stir briskly to blend. Heat for about 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or parsley.