►Cook potatoes in microwave on HIGH until tender; cool.
►Place butter and onions in large bowl. Cook in microwave on HIGH until tender about 2 minutes. Stir well; return to microwave and cook on HIGH power 2 minutes until mixture is heated.
►Scoop out potatoes leaving pieces in chunks. Add potatoes, evaporated milk, cheese and seasonings to hot mixture. Return to microwave and cook 2 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is hot.
Notes
*Tip: Shred cheese when it is just out of the refrigerator and still cold. *Tip: It's easiest to measure cheese based on weight: 4 ounces natural = 1 cup shredded