POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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My father was Swiss, so cheese has been a basic food in our family as long as I can remember. With its big cheese taste, you'll want to prepare this soup often. A steaming bowl plus a salad and a slice of bread makes a wonderful light meal. -Carol Smith, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not drain; mash slightly. Stir in milk. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend the butter, flour, parsley and pepper; stir into the potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until almost melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.