Potato-Cheese Soup

Potato-Cheese Soup

Info

Preparation time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
40 min
Ready In:
45 min
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
8

Directions

Place potatoes in large saucepan, add enough water to just cover the potatoes.  Cook at medium-high heat until fork tender (13-15 minutes).  Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Add onion; cook and stir 4-5 himutes until onion is transparent but not brown.  Mix flour, Creole seasoning, red pepper, and black pepper.  Add to butter and onions, cook and stir 2-3 minutes; add hot sauce, cook and stir another minute.  Gradually add potatoes with water into the flour stirring to reduce lumps.  Add milk 1 cup at a time until all is stirred into the skillet.  Add cheese and stir until melted.  Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes stirring often.  It is ready to serve, however, it is always better the next day.

Ingredients

4 cups red potatoes, peeled and cubedAbout 3 cups water1 small onion, chopped3 Tbs butter3 Tbs flourCreole seasoning to tasteGround red pepper to tasteBlack pepper to tasteHot sauce to taste3 cups milk1 cup shredded cheese (I use Mexican mixed)