Easy Potato Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

Directions

In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.

Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.

Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.