Chunky Potato Soup Recipe

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"The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family's favorite," recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho. "It is perfect on chilly days. Even those who don't normally like Swiss cheese savor this delicious soup."

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Chunky Potato Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 small carrot, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash.
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. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 283 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 599 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Potato Soup in Quick Cooking January/February 2005, p44