Cheese and Trees Soup

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Cheese and Trees Soup

 

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 cup chopped onion

1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

2 1/2 cups water

2 vegetable bouillon cubes

1 10 ounce package frozen chopped brocoli, thawed and drained

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

 

In 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; saute 5

minutes. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Bring to boil, reduce heat,

cover and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove 1 cup

of potato cubes with slotted spoon; set aside. Pour contents of saucepan into

container of electric blender. Holding lid down tightly, blend until smooth;

return to saucepan. Mix in reserved potatoes and the broccoli. Over medium-low

heat gradually add cheese, stirring until heated through and cheese is

completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.