Merm's Potato Cheese Soup With Green Chilies

One taste of this soup at my grandparents' then favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson - Molina's - and my mom (whose grandchildren called Merm) had to make her own. This is how she made hers and actually everyone liked Mom's version (made with love) better than Molina's. This is pure comfort food for my Dad and for me and we chat about memories of my beloved Mother as we eat. Serve with fresh warm flour tortillas for dipping and of course a nice Mexican beer.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cube
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  cups milk
• 27  ounces whole green chilies (drained and chilies diced into bite-sized pieces, Mom used canned, I use fresh roasted chilies, abou)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
•  pepper

Directions

1. Heat butter in large dutch oven or other large soup pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender.
3. Stir in potatoes and cook for abbout 1 minute.
4. Stir in flour until smooth and continue cooking 1 minute.
5. Slowly add broth stirring well.
6. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
7. Stir in milk, chiles and salt.
8. Heat until simmering.
9. Add cheeses; cook and stir just until cheeses melt. Do not boil. Add pepper to taste. Serve in individual bowls. Garnish as desired.