Cream of Potato Soup

6 potatoes pealed and crushed
2 medium onions-chopped
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup shredded or grated carrots
4 chicken bullion cubes
1 Tbsp parsley
6 cups water
½ cup butter
1 Tbsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Cook above ingredients in a crock pot for 7 hours then add 1 can evaporated milk and cook 1 more hour. Before serving add shredded cheese and bacon bits.

Optional additional add-ins:
Corn
Peas