Potato Cheese Soup

(from calibali0’s recipe box)

“This soup is super versatile – use any kind of cheese, or use dry white wine instead of beer. Any kind of milk will work, too.”

Source: Relish

Serves 7 people

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
4 oz lean ham, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
8 cups peeled and coarsely chopped potatoes (russets or Yukon golds, about 3 lbs)
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1 cup beer
3/4 cup (3 oz) grated Gruyere cheese
3/4 cup (3 oz) grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk

Directions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ham, onion and carrot. Saute 5 to 10 minutes. Cook, covered, 10 minutes. Add potatoes and broth. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Pour half the soup into a food processor and process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add beer and cheese and cook until cheese melts. Add milk until desired consistency is reached.

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