Simplest Cheesy Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth (NOTE, use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian)
2 cups shredded semisoft cheese (I recommend cheddar jack or colby jack)
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
herbs or spices

Preparation

In a heavy pot, heat oil or melt butter, and saute onion and celery until soft.
Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Then simmer covered for 10-15 minutes.
Puree in a blender, or with an immersion blender until smooth.
Return soup to pan, stir in cheese, milk and seasonings. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted.
Garnish with chopped chives, bacon crumbles, or your favorite topping.