Potato Cheese Soup

• Ingredients
  
• 3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered
  
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 3 cups milk
  
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

Directions
In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not drain; mash slightly. Stir in milk.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend the butter, flour, parsley and pepper; stir into the potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until almost melted. Yield: 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 291 calories, 15 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 565 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.