New England Cheddar Cheese Soup

We love Cheese and we love soup so this was a natural for us. Sometimes I'll simmer some broccoli with the potatoes and make it into a cheddar and broccoli soup (so long as the child's not around)!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2  medium onions, coarsely chopped
• 2  large idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cube (1 pound)
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 2 -3  cups smoked cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 2  dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a med. saucepan, melt butter over med. heat. Add the onions, potatoes and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 10 mins; DO NOT LET THEM BROWN. Add the chicken stock and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to med. and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
2. working in batches, puree the soup in a food processor until smooth.
3. In a large saucepan, whisk the dry mustard into the cream and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to med. and simmer for 3 minutes At this point you can cover and refrigerate it for 2 days; just reheat before going ahead.
4. Stir in the grated cheese and stir until just melted. Season with worcestershire sauce, pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve at once.