1/3 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
4 c. peeled and diced potatoes
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. milk
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
French fried onion rings or croutons

In large saucepan saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Puree in blender until smooth (I use a potato masher). Return to saucepan.

Stir in milk and seasonings. Heat through. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Garnish servings with onion rings or croutons. Makes 7 1/2 cups.