Potato & Cheddar Cheese Soup

Deadly Sushi

Formerly The Giant Mojito
Is it cold out? Are you hungry? Want some great homemade soup to warm your tastebuds? Here is your answer!!!!

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery OR red bell pepper
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups mashed potatoes
8 ounces shredded Cheddar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Hot sauce, optional (not optional for ME :D)


Add oil to a large pot set over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add stock and mashed potatoes and bring to a simmer.

Using a hand blender or regular blender, puree soup until smooth Add Cheddar, salt, white pepper, dry mustard and hot sauce. Stir to combine and allow the cheese to melt.:thumb:
 
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