Cheddar Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash paprika
seasoned croutons
minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender.
Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 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.
Garnish with croutons and parsley.