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potato and cheese soup
Victoria Haneveer

Cheesy Potato Soup

This hearty potato soup is ideal for warming you during the winter months. The whole family will go crazy for the lovely potato and American cheese flavors it boasts. So if you're torn between making potato soup and cheese soup, why not unite those two ideas and make this bowl of deliciousness!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Soup

Ingredients
 

  • Small handful chopped celery
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 cup (250ml) water
  • cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 3 handfuls peeled, cubed potatoes
  • Small handful chopped onion
  • 1 handful chopped cooked ham or cooked ground beef
  • cups (375ml) milk

Method
 

  1. Put the potatoes, chicken bouillon, water, onion, celery, and parsley flakes in a pot.
  2. Add salt and pepper and simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Combine the flour with the milk, then add this to the soup and cook until thick.
  4. Stir in the cheese and either ham or ground beef and simmer until the cheese is melted.
  5. Serve right away.