WISCONSIN POTATO CHEESE SOUP

Wisconsin Potato Cheese Soup image

This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. I was raised on a farm and these ingredients were readily available in our area. We have many potato farms nearby, and, of course, being "America's Dairyland," there's always plenty of cheese and milk for this great-tasting soup. -Darlene Alexander, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Croutons
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute celery and onion until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. , In batches, puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan. Stir in milk and seasonings. Add the cheese and heat only until melted. Garnish with croutons and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1029mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.