lazy potato soup

Ingredients For lazy potato soup

• 1 c

  chopped onion
• 1 c

  chopped celery
• 1/2 c

  chopped green pepper
• 1/2 c

  shredded carrot
• 1/4 c

  butter or margarine
• 1 can

  chicken broth
• 2 1/2 - 3 c

  water
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme
• 1 box

  au gratin potato mix
• 1 lb

  diced polish sausage, diced ham, or browned and seasoned hamburger meat
• 1 can

  evaporated milk
• 6 slice

  american cheese