yield: about 10 cups
Scrub the potatoes well and leave the skin on. This is an easy and delicious soup – perfect for cold days!
Ingredients:
1 large onion, diced
2-3 ribs celery, diced
¼ cup butter or cooking oil
5 cups cubed potatoes
3 cups water
3 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2-4 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar is delicious!)
Cooked ham or bacon bits (optional)
Chopped green onion (optional)
Directions:
In a large pot, saute the onion and celery in butter or oil for five minutes.
Add the potatoes and water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Divide milk: add 2 cups of milk into the soup, then stir remaining 1 cup of milk with ¼ cup flour until it is smooth.
Bring soup to a boil. Stir for 2 minutes until it has thickened. Reduce heat.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the grated cheese (and ham/bacon if you wish).
Ladle into bowl. Serve with green onion on top.
Enjoy!
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