Blender Potato Soup

• light olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
• celery↗3 cups

  chopped

• onions1 1⁄2 cups

  chopped

• fresh minced garlic1 teaspoon
• chicken broth↗1 quart
• russet potatoes3 cups

  peeled and diced

• fresh parsley1⁄2 cup

  chopped, divided

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or to taste, it goes on top as garnish when done.)↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, heat oil.

2. 2

   Add celery, onions and garlic; sauté until tender.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining ingredients except 1/3-cup parsley and cheese; bring to a boil and reduce heat.

4. 4

   Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Pour half of mixture into blender; puree until smooth. Set aside.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining soup into blender; blend until coarsely chopped.

7. 7

   Combine both mixtures.

8. 8

   Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with remaining parsley and cheese.