Tomato Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 onion, finely chopped
vegetable oil
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. water
2 large potatoes, diced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Saute onion in oil until soft.
Add tomato paste, garlic powder and water and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes and simmer until soft.
Add oregano and salt.
Just before serving, stir in cheese.
Serve in mugs for a special treat.
Serves 7.