Cheese and Potato Soup

A country inn recipe for Cheese and Potato Soup.

AmericanChickenEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • individual loaves of round country bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in large saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add onion and garlic, cook without browning.

  3. 3

    Add potatoes, stock, thyme and pepper. Bring to boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat, cook covered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Puree half of soup mixture, return to saucepan.

  6. 6

    Add milk, heat thoroughly.

  7. 7

    Season to taste.

  8. 8

    Stir in cheese.

  9. 9

    Cook on low until cheese melts.

  10. 10

    Cut tops of bread loaves.

  11. 11

    Hollow out, leaving 1 inch of thickness of bread to form a “bowl”.

  12. 12

    Brush the inside with olive oil and toast under the broiler for 10 minutes or until golden and crusty.

  13. 13

    Ladle hot soup into bread bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

  14. 14

    Serve with robust Cotes du Rhone wine.

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