MANDI'S CHEESY POTATO SOUP

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A hearty soup that is very creamy and delicious. Warms you up on a cold winter day. Easily doubles or triples to make extra servings and tastes even better after it's been reheated. Best of all, it's easy to make!

Provided by Mandi Foreman

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small carrot, finely chopped
½ stalk celery, finely chopped
1 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons steak seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded four-cheese blend

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine potatoes, carrot, celery, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Once tender, stir in milk.
In a small bowl, combine melted margarine, flour, steak seasoning and pepper. Stir into soup, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1274.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g