Potato Cheese Soup
Source: ginger
3 medium potatoes
2 cups boiling water
3 cups milk
2 T butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 T flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 cup grated Cheddar
Cook potatoes in boiling water. Drain almost all of the water out & mash the potatoes coarsely.
Add milk & heat to a simmer.
Melt butter; add onion & simmer until onion is transparent. Add flour & seasonings.
Combine w/potato mixture & simmer, stirring every 5 minutes. Add cheese & beat until smooth. Serve hot.