Cheddar Potato Soup

lilchris's Note:

This is so good. My mouth is already watering! I wanted to make some this weekend but hubby says wait until cooler weather. I don't know if I can wait that long...

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups milk, divided
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lb cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions:

1. In large dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in 2 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining 1 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
4. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat.
5. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[tornadoes three]

I have never been a huge fan of potato soup. I do love this recipe though. It is thick, creamy, and very satisfying. Instead of a Dutch oven I used a large cooking pot.