Ellee's Bacon Cheese Potato Soup

I have no idea who Ellee is. But this is my friend, Jenn Weber's recipe and I'm so excited to have it!!! This is one of the best soup recipes I've ever eaten. Yum!

Ingredients:
6 large or 8 medium potatoes (I know that when she wants this recipe to be extra special she used red potatoes).
1 pint half & half
2 cubes REAL butter
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cans cheddar cheese soup
2 jars Hormel real bacon bits
2 Tbsp. dried chives
1 Tbsp. salt-free all purpose seasoning

Directions:
1. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Boil until done but firm. Drain the water but have 2 cups of the potato water in a separate bowl.
2. In a huge pot put in half & half and butter. Cook on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, bacon bits, chives, and all-purpose seasoning. Stir until mixed.
4. Add potatoes and potato water. Cook for 2 hours on low, stirring occasionally.
5. To thin: Add milk.