Fred's Potato Cheese Soup

Submitted by I am the Walrus

"Wow is all I can say! My wife hates to cook, I love to cook. This soup is a winner and a great comfort food in the fall/winter months."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups celery, sliced and chopped
• 2 cups leeks, sliced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups boiled potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups water
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream

directions

1. In large pot add extra virgin olive oil leeks, onion, celery and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until tender.
2. Add 4 cups of potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Puree mixture with hand mixer, and then bring to simmer.
5. Add 2 cups boiled potatoes, mustard and cheese. Mix well.
6. Add cream and bring to simmer.
7. Pour into bowl and serve.