Cheesy Potato Soup

Deliciously cheesy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 3  medium onions, chopped
• 3  large potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks (about 3 cups)
• 2  carrots, peeled trimmed and cut in chunks
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups hot water
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups  grated cheddar cheese
•  dill
•  salt

Directions

1. Combine butter with onions in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl or casserole. Microwave uncovered on High for 6 to 7 minutes, until tender, stirring at half time.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, seasonings and water. Cover with vented plastic wrap or casserole lid. MW on High for 20 to 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
3. Remove vegetables from cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and transfer to the food processor. Add about ½ cup of cooking liquid. Process on the steel knife about 25 to 30 seconds until fairly smooth. Return puree to cooking liquid.
4. Add milk and cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Adjust seasonings to taste. If necessary, reheat uncovered on High for 1 to 2 minutes if cheese has not melted completely. Do not boil.