Cheddar-potato-broccoli Soup

Ingredients

1 tb butter
1 c onions
1 3/8 lb potatoes
2 1/2 c boiling water
2 chicken bouillon
10 oz broccoli cuts
6 oz cheddar cheese

Instructions

Salt and pepper to taste Melt the butter in a 2to 3-quart saucepan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium and cook just until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove 1 cup of potato cubes with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour the contents of the saucepan into a blender and process until smooth. Return to the saucepan. Mix in the reserved potatoes and the broccoli. Place over medium-low heat and very gradually add the cheese, stirring until heated through and the cheese is completely melted. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings. [The Baltimore Sun; Jan 8, 1992; Sherrie Ruhl]