Recipe(tried): Rustic Potato Soup with Cheddar and Green Onions

I am posting below a recipe for potato soup with cheddar cheese. Sausage could also be added easily to this.

Rustic Potato Soup with Cheddar and Green Onions

Prep Time: 35 minutes

3 cups water
2 lb. russet potatoes, unpeeled
2 cups skim milk
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup finely chopped green onions
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded 1/3-less-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Pour water into Dutch oven. Cover; bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to boiling water; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

Drain potatoes well; reserve 2 cups potatoes. Place remaining potatoes (about 3 cups) in blender container. Add 1 cup of the milk; blend until smooth, adding additional milk if necessary. Return pureed mixture to Dutch oven.

Add reserved 2 cups potatoes, remaining 1 cup milk, margarine, salt, pepper, 3/4 cup of the onions and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until soup is hot and cheese is melted, stirring frequently.

To serve, spoon soup into 4 individual soup bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon each of the remaining onions and cheese.