Ingredients

  • 12 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 3 (10 3/4-ounce) cans chicken broth, diluted
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, halved
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1 cup whipping cream, scalded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Avocado slices (optional)

Method

  • Combine potatoes, chicken broth, cheese, onion, and jalapeno pepper in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
  • Place 2 cups potato mixture in container of an electric blender; process until smooth, and set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining potato mixture. Return all pureed mixture to Dutch oven. Add butter, whipping cream, and salt; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until butter melts and soup is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately in warm soup bowls; garnish with avocado slices, if desired.