Potato Soup

Ingredients: approx. 6 servings

6-7 medium sized potatoes - diced into small cubes

1 large onion - finely chopped

4 1/2 cups water

2 chicken bouillon cubes

1 1/2 tsp salt - or to taste

black pepper to taste

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp flour

2 cups milk

Optional:

1 cup cheddar cheese

extra cheddar cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. Peel and dice up potatoes and chop up onion.

2. Combine the potatoes, onions, and water in a stock pot and bring to a boil.

3. Lower heat to medium-high and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 min.

4. Once ready, take out about 1/2 cup of the water from the stockpot and add the 2 bouillon cubes to it and stir until completely melted.

5. Add the bouillon mixture back into the pot and add your salt and pepper and mix.

6. In a small saucepan, melt the butter medium heat.

7. Whisk in flour with a fork until well blended.

8. Slowly whisk in milk to prevent lumps from forming.

9. Continue stirring until mixture becomes thick, about 5 min.

10. Add the milk mixture into the stockpot and mix.

Next two steps are optional

11. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese and mix until melted.

12. Serve potato soup and top with cheddar cheese if desired.