Potato Soup

Peel about 8 good sized russet potatoes and cut them into 2" chunks. Boil them until done in chicken broth. Smash them, in the pan, with a ricer. Make sure you don't completely mash them, though - you want some chunks. In the microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter and add 1/4 flour to it, mixing well. Add that to the potatoes, and stir it in well. Pour in about a half gallon of milk. Simmer until thick and the flour taste is gone. Add some minced garlic, salt and pepper. Add some cheese and/or cooked bacon, if you like. Serve with rolls or crackers.