Wisconsin Potato Cheese Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

WISCONSIN POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Cheese
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Butter or margarine
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c Chopped celery
1/4 ts Pepper
1/3 c Chopped onions
1 d Paprika
4 c Diced peeled potatoes
8 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
3 c Chicken broth
Croutons
2 c Milk
Fresh chopped parsley (opt)

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high
heat. Saute celery and onion until tender. Add
potatoes and broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes
are tender, about 12 minutes. In batches, puree potato
mixture in a blender (or food processor). Return to
saucepan. Stir in milk and seasonings. Add the cheese
and heat only until melted. Top with croutons and
garnish with parsley if desired.

(Recipe from an issue of "Country" magazine about a
year or two ago. It was the midwest contest winner for
Darlene Alexander of Nekoosa, Wisconsin.)



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