Cheddar Potato Soup

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup onion, chopped

1/3 cup celery, chopped

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups milk

1/4 teaspoon pepper

dash paprika

seasoned croutons

fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cheese, milk, pepper and paprika. Cook and stir over
low heat until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with croutons and parsley.

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