Potato-Cheese Soup

By á-5050

Ingredients

• 2 T butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 T flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4-5 medium potatoes - diced into small pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 oz. packaged shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion and celery; cook for 6-8 minutes until tender. Add flour; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, stirring to combine.

Add potatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes to desired consistency. Stir in milk.

Add cheese, and cook until cheese melts. Stir in sour cream and salt.