ALMOST MARIE CALLENDAR'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Copy cat                         Soup
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       c            Potatoes -- peeled and
                        Cubed
   2       c            Chopped onion
   4       c            Chopped celery
   2       ts           Salt
   4       c            Water
   4       c            Half-and-half
   6       tb           Butter or margarine
   1       c            Shredded sharp cheddar
                        Cheese

  Place potatoes, onions, celery, and salt in the 4 c of
  water in a large pot. Simmer about 15 minutes until
  vegetables are tender. Put in blender and puree until
  chunky. Return soup to pot and add half-and-half,
  butter, and cheese. Simmer until hot. Do NOT Boil.