Fred's Potato Cheese Soup

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: 1 hr 15 mins
• 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.