Cheesy Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 ribs celery, sliced
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
6 c. milk
5 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (12 oz.) can beer or 1/2 c. chicken broth or water (I like the broth best)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preparation

In large saucepot, saute potatoes and celery in butter or margarine for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium; stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender, stirring often.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Add beer or broth or water (whichever you choose), salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Over medium heat, cook 5 minutes more until heated through.
Ready to eat.