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8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half and half
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Put in blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree until chunky.
Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese. Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.)
Garnish with parsley if desired.
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reviews & comments
QUESTION: Do you drain potatoes celery & onions and place in blender or do I not drain from water and add all to blender?
Do not drain the water.
August 25, 2013
I cut the recipe in half (otherwise we'd be eating it for a month). Very good recipe though.
April 2, 2011
Turned out great! I cut the celery to 2 cups and used 2 cups of cheese (this is a LOT of soup!)