Country Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1½ cups water
• 2 teaspoons chicken base
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk, divided
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon chives
• Velveeta or other melting cheese, to taste

Directions

1. Add the potatoes, water, chicken base, salt, and 1 cup of the milk to a large saucepan.
2. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in the remaining 1 cup milk and heat through.
4. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and flour until smooth. Stir in the chives.
5. Slowly stir the sour cream mixture into the soup.
6. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the soup has thickened.
7. Add cheese to taste and stir until melted and creamy.
8. Serve hot.