Swiss Potato Soup

Name: Swiss Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 5 bacon strips, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cups water; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

You have a few options when it comes to fixing this soup—it can also be made in the microwave or started in a slow cooker in the morning. —Krista Musser, Orrville, Ohio

Ingredients

5 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir in potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 455 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1218mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Swiss Potato Soup in Country Woman September/October 2003

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december7

Nov 28, 2016

Oh. My. This is sooooo good. I had Swiss cheese in the fridge but when I went to get it to make this soup, it was gone so I used sharp cheddar and it was still so good. This will be made over and over again. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
TOHccrocker

Sep 16, 2012

this is one of the best soups i have every had.
ahmom

Jan 31, 2012

very good
914934

Nov 20, 2010

Loved it!