Potato-Cheese Soup

- Angie N.

(Kate always demands this one for her birthday dinner!)

3 Tbs butter

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 large garlic clove

6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

3 cups water

2 cups whole milk (can substitute with milk or 1/2 & 1/2)

2 cps grated cheddar cheese

salt to taste

Melt the butter in a soup pot and fry the onions for 3 minutes (do not let the onions brown.) Add the garlic and continue to saute for an additional 1 or 2 minutes.  Add the potatoes, and water.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, even mushy.

Mix vigorously with a spoon, add milk and spices.  Cook over medium heat until the milk begins to simmer, then add the cheese (clumps or sticks to bottom.)