Cheddar Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. margarine
4 c. diced peeled potatoes
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of paprika

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in margarine until tender.
Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pan.
Stir in the cheese, milk, pepper and paprika.
Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.