Potato Cheese Soup
Really easy recipe for potato cheese soup. Really great for a frugal meal idea. Easy recipe directions and is ready in about a half an hour.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 44kcal
- 5 cups water
- 3 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- ½ cup onions finely minced
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheese, cheddar works well
In a large pot, or saucepan, combine water, celery, and onions over medium-low heat.
Add diced potatoes, chicken broth and salt, and pepper
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook 10-12 minutes until potatoes are soft.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan.
As soon as the butter is melted, whisk in flour slowly.
Then gradually add milk to the flour mixture and whisk continuously.
Heat 5 minutes and pour into soup mixture.
Pour into soup bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg