Easy Potato Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups water
6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons margarine
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

Preparation

In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.