Recipe: Potato Cheese Soup

Maybe it’s because of our last cooking class, but I've been in the mood to cook lately!  I found this yummy recipe on food.com for potato cheese soup.  It’s perfect for these cold, wet winter days we've been having, plus it’s super simple!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

1 (1 1/2 lb) bag frozen hash brown potatoes

1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sweetcorn, drained

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Place first six ingredients in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
2. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove from heat, and puree the potato mixture with a potato masher.
4. Stir in milk and seasonings, and return to heat.
5. Add the cheese, and stir until melted.
6. Enjoy!