Marie Callender'S Potato Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, garnish (optional)

Preparation

Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot.
Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Puree just until chunky in blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.).
Presentation:
Garnish with parsley if desired. Good served with cornbread.