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Potato Cheese Soup
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4.92 from 35 votes

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
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 44kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.


Nutrition

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