Recipe Of The Week: Creamy Potato Soup

Creamy Potato Soup

2 cups of water

2 cups of dice potatoes

1/2 cup of diced carrots

1/2 cup of celery 

1/4 cup of chopped onion

1 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1/4 cup of butter

1/4 cup of flour

2 cups of milk

2 cups of grated cheddar cheese

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper in a large kettle.  Boil for 10-12 minutes.  Meanwhile, melt the butter.  Add flour and stir until smooth.  Slowly add milk; cool until thickened.  Add cheese and stir until melted.  Add cheese sauce to the undrained vegetables.  Heat through.

Variation:  Add a cup of cooked and diced chicken, turkey, or ham to the cheese sauce.