Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

• 1. Combine potatoes, onion, water and bouillon in large saucepan.*
• 2. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
• 3. In a saucepan, melt butter. Slowly add flour, salt and pepper.
• 4. Whisk in milk and cook on low until thickened, stirring constantly.
• 5. Combine milk mixture with potato mixture in saucepan. Stir in sugar.
• 6. Heat through.
• 7. Garnish with shredded cheese and bacon bits or with strips of red pepper.

Servings

• Serves 4

Tips

*For heartier soup, add 1/2 cup carrots, celery or other vegetables.