Potato Cheese Soup

6 servings ( 1-1/2 quarts) Total time 30 minutes

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

In a large saucepan , bring potatoes  , onions , water and salt  to a boil . Reduce heat  ; cover  and  simmer  for 15 to 20 minutes  or until potatoes are tender . Do not drain ; mash slightly . Stir in milk .

Meanwhile  , in a samll bowl , blend the butter  , flour , parsley  and pepper ; stir into the potato mixture . Cook  and stir over medium heat until thichened  and bubbly . Remove  from the heat ; add cheese  and stir until  almost melted .

TIP:
For  those of you that cannot  have dairy products ,  omit the cheese .

Heart healthy