Loaded Potato Soup I

A soup to make you happy. Milk, sour cream, butter, and cheddar cheese make this soup very thick and creamy, and by microwaving the potatoes, you can whip it up in minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 8 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup chopped onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cubed potatoes into a glass dish, and cook in the microwave oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.

Step 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. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Step 3

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.