Microwave Potato Cheese Soup

Thats right, you cook it in the microwave! This came from a newspaper around 1994 and I'm still making it today. It is SUPER easy and delicious. We like to add steamed broccoli to ours when served. Enjoy.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 3  cups water
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
• 3  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese, more if desired
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine

Directions

1. In a 2-3-quart mircowave-safe bowl cook butter/margarine on high for 1 minute.
2. Add onion; cook on high for 3 minutes.
3. Add potatos, water, and bouillon cubes; cook on high for 15 minutes.
4. Using ladle transfer soup into electric blender.
5. Holding lid on securely, blend until smooth.
6. After blended, return to bowl, add cheese then stir in until melted.
7. Serve immediately, add steamed broccoli florets as desired.