Cheesy Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chopped red potato (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring onion mixture constantly. Add potato, milk, broth, and 1/2 cup water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese and ground red pepper; cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Top each serving evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped green onions.