Potato Chowder

2 T. oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 T. flour
1 t. salt
dash pepper
1 cup water
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
2 potatoes cubed and cooked until tender

Sauté onion in oil until yellow.  Blend in flour, salt and pepper.  Add water and boil for 2 minutes stirring constantly.  Blend in mashed potatoes, milk, and cheese.  Add cubed potatoes and heat through.  Do not boil.

Options/Tips:
*Garnish with parsley or croutons.
*Omit cubed potatoes.
*Save leftover mashed potatoes in the freezer to use for this recipe.

(Adapted from More With Less Cookbook)