Potato Cheese Calico Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In 3 quart saucepan, combine potatoes, onions and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Transfer soup to a blender and puree. Return blended soup to saucepan and stir in milk, mushrooms, bell pepper and green onions.

Simmer over medium-low heat and add cheese, a few tablespoons at a time, continually stirring to ensure it melts. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and serve.