Potato and Cheddar Soup

Potato and Cheddar Soup


3 cups water
3 cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 tablespoons margarine
1 /2 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


In a medium sauce pan bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender (approx 15-20 minutes.)

Drain but reserve 1 cup of the water.



In a large soup pot melt margarine and cook onion until clear; still in flour and season with salt and pepper.

Stir in potatoes, reserved water, milk and cheese.

Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.


** Can be topped with a small amount of bacon bits for added flavor when serving.



I love this soup! I had never had baked potato soup until I ordered it in a restaurant a few years ago and this is very similar to that. :)