BRATWURST POTATO SOUP

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My husband, Frank, a former Army cook, adapted this nourishing chowder from my mother's homemade potato soup. We've created recipes as a team for over 50 years. Our motto is, "The couple who cooks together, stays together."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound fully cooked bratwurst links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups shredded cabbage
3 cups whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the bratwurst, potatoes, water, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in 2-1/2 cups milk. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.