Loaded Potato Soup  

Ingredients

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup all purpose flour

8 cups milk

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

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

2.  While the potatoes are cooking, melt 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.

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.