Description
Enjoy a bowl of Grandma's Cheesy Potato Soup, a comfort food classic that warms the soul and satisfies your tummy.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 1 quart (4 cups) water 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese 1/2 tsp season salt 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground pepper chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine potatoes, onion, and water in heavy sauce pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Cook and stir until the mixture bubbles. Reduce heat and stir in milk. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened.
- Add the butter/flour mixture slowly into the potatoes. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add in the cheese and seasonings.
- Serve topped with chopped chives. Season with additional salt and pepper, as desired.