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Loaded Potato Soup

Total Time

30 Minutes

Servings

12

Ingredients

  • 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 8 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place cubed potatoes into a glass dish, and cook in the microwave oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in the milk.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in the potatoes and onion, and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the sour cream and cheddar cheese until melted and well blended. Season with salt and pepper.