Best Cheesy Potato Soup Ever! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash paprika (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute celery and onions together.
Add potatoes and chicken broth.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
In batches, puree potatoes in blender and return to sauce pan. (I usually don't use a blender, I just use a fork).
Stir in milk and seasonings.
Add the cheese and heat only until melted. garnish with paprika, croutons, and parsley.