Cheese And Trees Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/3 lbs potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen, chopped broccoli, , , thawed and drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

In 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove 1 cup of potato cubes with slotted spoon; set aside.
Pour contents of saucepan into container of electric blender.
Holding lid down tightly, blend until smooth; return to saucepan.
Alternately, blend with an immersion blender straight in the pot until smooth.
Mix in reserved potatoes and the broccoli.
Over medium-low heat gradually add cheese, stirring until heated through and cheese is completely melted.
Season with salt and pepper.