*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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."