Instant Potato Soup

4 cups water
1 1/3 cups instant non-fat dry milk
2 Tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat water to almost boiling, using high heat setting. Turn off heat. Add instant milk, stir. Add butter, stir to melt. Add instant potato flakes, stir. Add seasoned salt, onion powder, and salt, mix well. Optional: garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, or parsley flakes. Makes 4 1/2 cups.

Variations: You can add cooked chopped broccoli or chopped ham.