Cheddar-Potato Soup

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Copyright, 2006, Robin Miller, All rights reserved
 * Show: Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller
 * Episode: Fast and Flavorful

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
 * 1 cup diced onion
 * 1 cup diced celery
 * 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
 * 2 cups mashed potatoes
 * 8 ounces shredded cheddar
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 * hot sauce, optional

Directions

 * 1) Add oil to a large pot set over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Add onion and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they start to soften.
 * 3) Add stock and mashed potatoes and bring to a simmer.
 * 4) Using a hand blender or regular blender, puree soup until smooth (when using a regular blender, work in batches to prevent messy cleanups!).
 * 5) Add cheddar, salt, white pepper, dry mustard and hot sauce.
 * 6) Stir to combine and allow the cheese to melt.