marie callenders potato cheese soup

Ingredients

8 c peeled and cubed potatoes
2 c peeled and chopped onions
4 c chopped celery
2 ts salt
4 c half and half
6 tb butter or margarine
1 c shredded sharp Cheddar
-cheese
4 tb chopped fresh parsley;
-optional garnish

Instructions

Marie Callender's is a chain of restaurants in the southwest (US). Sister
companies are: Chi-Chi's restaurants, Taco Bell, Claim Jumper, El Torito
and the Cheesecake Factory.

1. Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large
pot. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Put in blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree
until chunky.

3. Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese. Stirring,
simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.)

Presentation: Garnish with parsley if desired. Good served with corn bread.