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swiss potato soup

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Another delicious potato soup with a swiss cheese topping!

(4 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For swiss potato soup

  • 4 lg
    baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 3 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    celery leaves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried whole marjoram
  • 3
    green onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 2
    green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    swiss cheese, shredded (6 ounces)

How To Make swiss potato soup

  • 1
    Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Finely chop the white portion of the three green onions; reserve the tops for another use. Add to the potato mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potato is tender. Remove from heat; mash the potato mixture.
  • 2
    Melt butter in a large sauce pan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • 3
    Add the white sauce to the potato mixture; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Stir in 2 chopped green onions, parsley, and pepper; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Ladle into individual soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving evenly with shredded cheese.
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