Saturday, October 9, 2010

Potato Soup

Ingredients

10-12 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small chopped onion
3 scallions chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, scallion, carrot, and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash/ use immersion blender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.