Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 113 pounds potatoes cut into 3/4inch cubes
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 each chicken bouillon cubes skip this ingredient if making a vegetarian version
  • 10 ounces broccoli, frozen chopped, thawed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  • In 2 to 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove 1 cup of the 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.
  • 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.