Creamy Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 7 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 27 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 7 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 -3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 quart water
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart milk
• sour cream
• shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, add potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender; cool slightly.
• 3 place half of potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree.
• 4 repeat with remaining potato mixture; set aside.
• 5 in same large pot, melt butter.
• 6 stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
• 7 gradually add milk and bring to a boil.
• 8 boil and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
• 9 pour in potato puree and cook until heated thoroughly.
• 10 pour soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.