Potato Cheese Soup

Potato Cheese Soup

• 8 Cups potatoes; peeled and cubed


• 2 Cups chopped onion


• 4 Cups chopped celery


• 2 Teaspoons salt


• 4 Cups water


• 4 Cups Half−and−half


• 6 Tablespoons butter or margarine


• 1 Cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Place potatoes, onions, celery, and salt in the 4 c of water in a largepot.

Simmer about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Put inblender and

puree until chunky. Return soup to pot and add half−and−half,butter,

and cheese. Simmer until hot. Do NOT Boil.