Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
  • 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced, about 2 pounds
  • 1 cup carrot, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • shredded cheese

Method

  • Saute onion in butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Add bouillon and broth to dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add potato; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.
  • Combine flour and 2 tbsp cooking liquid, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir flour mixture into soup mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low, stir in sour cream and parsley. Cook just until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve in individual bowls. Top with cheese.