4 med. potatoes
1 qt. soup stock
1 med. onion, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
A few grains pepper
4 tbsp. grated American cheese

Peel and grate the potatoes; combine with the soup stock. Add the onion, salt and pepper; cook together for 20 minutes. Serve in old-fashioned soup plates or soup bowls; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Canned consomme may be substituted for the soup stock.