Polish Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe that can be Served as a Main Course or Paired with Grilled Cheese

Ingredients for Polish Cheesy Potato Soup:

8 yukon gold potatoes
6 cups water
salt
pepper
1 cup half-and-half
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1⁄2 cup bacon (crumbled) (optional)

Directions for Polish Cheesy Potato Soup:

Boil peeled, cubed potatoes in water until soft.
Add salt and pepper.
Turn heat down to medium.
Cut up cream cheese into small pieces and add to potatoes.
Add half and half.
Continue cooking on med.-lo to medium heat until cream cheese is melted and blended.
Before serving add shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.