Cheddar Potato Soup

1/3 C chopped onion

1/3 C chopped celery

2 tbsp. butter

4 C diced, peeled potatoes

3 C chicken broth

2 C shredded cheddar cheese

2 C milk

Salt & pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and celery in the butter until tender. Add the potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat and puree in a blender until smooth. Return to saucepan and stir in cheese, milk, salt & pepper and cook over a low heat until the cheese is melted.