Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 Tbsp. butter
6 medium potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
3 c. water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. crushed rosemary
garlic powder to taste
black pepper to taste
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Preparation

Saute celery and onion in butter in soup pot until tender. Add vegetables, water, bouillon and seasoning.
Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat and mash vegetables with potato masher.
Stir in milk and cheese. Simmer, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.