Sidney's Soup

(from the kitchen of Aunt Sidney)

3 T butter
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup grated carrots
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 large can chicken broth
2 cups grated cheese
1/2 cup water
Shake of hot sauce or cayenne
1 can evaporated milk

Saute green onion and celery in butter. Add potato soup and chicken broth. Mix well. Add carrots, water and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and add cheese (slowly) and milk. Do not boil.