TWO-POTATO SOUP

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Potato chunks, Swiss cheese and onions fill this creamy soup that's a comfort on crisp autumn afternoons. Pamela Reiling-Kemp from Roselle, Illinois shares her mother's recipe. "For variety, I sometimes add chopped celery and a dash of green hot sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into chunks
1/2 pound medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
3 tablespoons cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until almost tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; add to potatoes. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, milk and evaporated milk until smooth; add to potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the cream cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Garnish with Swiss cheese.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.