Almost Marie Callendar's Potato Cheese Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Almost Marie Callendar's Potato Cheese Soup

Recipe By : Cook and Tell 25 Jul 96- PE
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Copycat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 Cups potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 Cups chopped onion
4 Cups chopped celery
2 Teaspoons salt
4 Cups water
4 Cups Half-and-half
6 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 Cup 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.

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NOTES : "Rita Y. of Mira Loma has used this recipe for some time and finds
this makes a very good soup. Michael S. of Murrieta sent in the same recipe."