Chunky Potato Soup

[COOK TIME: 25 MIN]

Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 small carrot, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth.
Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir into potato mixture.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add parsley, salt and pepper.
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.

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If cheddar cheese isn't exactly your favorite, this soup will easily do well with any other well melting cheese, such as swiss, mozerella, etc...
A very creamy hearty soup