Still hoping for some winter weather out here in California but already thinking about a brisk evening combined with a pot of hot, tasty soup. This is an easy recipe and can make four generous servings or smaller bowls for six. And, as you will note, completely gluten-free but no ‘weird’ gluten-free ingredients which makes it friendly to every diet!
Cheese Potato Soup
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheese (Swiss or Cheddar!)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 cup bacon, fried crisp and crumbled for topping soup
Chopped chives or green onions
Melt the butter in a large cooking pot. Add the onion and saute until onion is softened and just starting to brown. Stir in the prepared mashed potatoes. Add the milk, stirring well to blend. Add the cheese of choice and the salt, pepper, granulated onion and granulated garlic. Keep on a low heat and stir until the cheese melts and the soup is heated through. Serve each portion with a sprinkling of bacon and the chives or green onions.
Crazy Quilts, Catholics & Cookies 