*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Almost Marie Callendar's Potato Cheese Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Soup

  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."