Almost Marie Callendar's Potato Cheese Soup

Yield: 8 Servings
8 c potatoes -- and,Peeled
1 cubed
2 c onion,Chopped
4 c celery,Chopped
2 t salt
4 c water
4 c half-and-half
6 T butter (or margarine)
1 c sharp cheddar,Shredded
1 cheese
Place potatoes, onions, celery, and salt in the 4 c of water in a
large pot. Simmer about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Put
in blender and puree until chunky. Return soup to pot and add
half-and-half, butter, and cheese. Simmer until hot. Do NOT