Cheesy Potato Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks (about 3 cups)
• 2 carrots, peeled trimmed and cut in chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• dill
• salt

Recipe

• 1 combine butter with onions in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl or casserole. microwave uncovered on high for 6 to 7 minutes, until tender, stirring at half time.
• 2 add potatoes, carrots, seasonings and water. cover with vented plastic wrap or casserole lid. mw on high for 20 to 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• 3 remove vegetables from cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and transfer to the food processor. add about ½ cup of cooking liquid. process on the steel knife about 25 to 30 seconds until fairly smooth. return puree to cooking liquid.
• 4 add milk and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. adjust seasonings to taste. if necessary, reheat uncovered on high for 1 to 2 minutes if cheese has not melted completely. do not boil.