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Cheddar Potato Soup

Name: Cheddar Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cups diced peeled potatoes; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups 2% milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Dash paprika; Seasoned croutons and minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

My home state is famous for cheese, which I use in many recipes such as this creamy soup. Cheddar gives it a sunny color and tantalizing taste. A good meal starter, it's also a great choice for a light lunch or supper when teamed with a salad and bread. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash paprika
Seasoned croutons and minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pan. Stir in the cheese, milk, pepper and paprika. Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted. Garnish with croutons and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 239 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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