MARIE CALLENDER'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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The original recipe is large, so you may want to halve the recipe or make the whole thing and freeze the rest. Good freezing recipe. From: Marie Callender's Restaurants Source: Ask Your Neighbor; Orange County Register 02/24/99 Marie Callender's is a chain of restaurants in the southwest (US). Sister companies are: Chi-Chi's restaurants, Taco Bell, Claim Jumper, El Torito and the Cheesecake Factory.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half-and-half
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot.
  • Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree just until chunky in blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  • Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
  • Stirring, simmer until piping hot. (Do not boil.).
  • Presentation:
  • Garnish with parsley if desired. Good served with cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 845.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11

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