Cheese and Trees Soup
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Serves 4
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) MountainKing® Butter Gold Potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1-tablespoon butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. In 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Remove 1 cup of potato cubes with slotted spoon; set aside. Pour contents of saucepan into container of electric blender. Holding lid down tightly, blend until smooth; return to saucepan.
3. Mix in reserved potatoes and the broccoli. Over medium-low heat gradually add cheese, stirring until heated through and cheese is completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.