Soup of the Week

  On a cold winter day after shoveling snow, there is no better way to warm yourself than with Potato Cheese Soup.  I think it is my favorite winter soup.  

  With a tray of soup and a warm comfy throw ~ what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon watching football on the sofa.  

  Potato Cheese Soup

2 cups peeled, diced potatoes

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

2-1/2 cups boiling water

1-1/2 tsp. salt, divided

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1/2 tsp. steak sauce

2 cups milk

8 oz.sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Optional for garnish:

1 pound fried and crumbled bacon

1 bunch spring greens,chopped

Bring potatoes, onion, celery and 1 tsp. salt to a boil.  Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.  In saucepan, melt butter and blend in flour, stirring constantly.  Add remaining salt along with pepper, dry mustard, steak sauce and milk.  Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.  Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.  Add cheese sauce to the potato mixture and simmer for five additional minutes.

Garnish with crumbled bacon and spring greens.

Serves 4 ~ 6

Note:  I usually use sharp cheddar cheese, making the soup more orange in appearance, but this time I used Kraft Jalapeno White Cheddar, which gives the soup an extra kick and warms the belly.  Sometimes I use Monterey Jack with hot peppers, or a mixture of Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Hope you enjoy your Sunday afternoon.

Linking with
~
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
~
Mod Vintage Life for Mod Mix Monday