Belles Cheesy Potato Stoup Food

BEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP EVER!

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Sauté celery and onions together.
• Add potatoes and chicken broth.
• Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
• In batches, puree potatoes in blender and return to sauce pan. (I usually don't use a blender, I just use a fork).
• Stir in milk and seasonings.
• Add the cheese and heat only until melted. garnish with paprika, croutons, and parsley.

BELLE'S CHEESY POTATO STOUP

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain off all but 2 cups of the water, then stir in the cream of onion soup, luncheon meat, milk, and Cheddar cheese. Return to a simmer over medium heat, and cook a few minutes until hot. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.