Swiss Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 bacon, strips diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups water
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded

Preparation

In a saucepan, cook bacon until crisp and remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain, reserving a tablespoon of drippings.
Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender.
Add the water, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Combine flour and milk until smooth and gradually stir into potato mixture.
Bring to a boil and cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Remove from the heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Garnish with bacon.