Swiss Oatmeal Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4-6 cups water (or consomme)
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices
• 2 cups grated emmenthaler cheese
• 1 dash nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the oatmeal and salt in half the butter until golden brown.

2. 2

   Add the water; bring to a boil. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until the oatmeal is cooked into a gruel. This will take about 90 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the sliced potatoes. Cook about 30 minutes until they are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in the grated cheese, remaining butter and nutmeg if desired. Add additional hot water if it's too thick.