Copy Cat Potato Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes


2 cups peeled and chopped onions


4 cups chopped celery


2 teaspoons salt


4 cups half and half


6 tablespoons butter or margarine


1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese


4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; optional garnish

Directions:

Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Put in blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree until chunky. Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese. Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.)