Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
3 c. hot water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and diced
5 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary, crushed
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Saute celery and onion in margarine in a large pot until tender.
Add water, potatoes, carrots, bouillon cubes, salt, thyme and rosemary.
Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat and mash vegetables with potato masher.
(If you prefer, leave vegetables in chunks.)
Add milk and cheese.
Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.