POTATO CHEESE SOUP

Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time: 0:00 Categories : Soup 3 medium potatoes 2 cups boiling water 3 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion -- finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Cook potatoes in boiling water. Drain almost all of the water out and mash the potatoes coarsely. Add milk and heat to a simmer. Melt butter, add onion and simmer until onion is transparent. Add flour and seasonings. Combine with potato mixture and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes. Add cheese and beat until smooth. Serve hot, garnished with chives and crushed potato chips.


Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 374 Calories; 21g Fat (50.9% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 70mg Cholesterol; 867mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 3 1/2 Fat. NOTES: From Carol's Best of the Best from South Carolina Cookbook