Creamy Potato Soup

3 Tbsp butter

1 cup yellow onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups milk

1 1/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat add butter. 

Add onion and carrots; saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.  

Sprinkle the flour on top of the onion and carrots, and stir until combined.  

Saute for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.  

Stir in the chicken stock until combined.  

Stir in the milk and potatoes until combined.  

Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer, but is not boiling.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.

Add cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper.  Stir until cheese is melted.