Potato Cheese Soup

I had never tried this type of soup with swiss cheese but my husband still claims that it was one of his favorite meals! Also found in the soup magazine and definitly worth a try when the weather cools off! Eat it with some good crispy bread!


Potato cheese soup
 
3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss cheese
 
In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, onion, water, and salt to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.  Do not drain; mash slightly.  Stir in milk.
 
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend the butter, flour, parsley and pepper; stir into the potato mixture.  Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.  Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until almost melted. 
 
Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)