posted by Kayce 01-06-100 7:37 AM
Farmer's Potato, Onion and Cheese Soup
4 Tbsp. butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups diced onions
1 cup diced celery
6 to 8 gold potatoes,diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 quart whole milk
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
3 cups grated sharp cheddar.(about 3/4 lb.)
Over medium heat, melt butter in large heavy stockpot; add onions, garlic, and celery, saute for 15 minutes. Add potatoes and saute 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Add nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Puree soup in batches in blender.
Place soup in stockpot, add cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Chef's Note: Soup may be garnished with crumbled cooked bacon, grated cheddar, snipped chives, chopped scallions or minced red pepper.