Potato Cheese Soup

Marie Callender's Potato Cheese Soup
50 min | 30 min prep
SERVES 8 -10
• 8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 2 cups peeled and chopped onions
• 4 cups chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, garnish (optional)
1. Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot.
2. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Puree just until chunky in blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
4. Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
5. Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.).
6. Presentation:
7. Garnish with parsley if desired. Good served with cornbread.