Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. grated carrots
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. mild or medium picante sauce
  • 2 cans cream of potato soup
  • milk (1 can)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan.
  • Saute carrots and celery until tender.
  • Add soup, milk, picante sauce and cumin.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
  • Do not boil!
  • Add cheeses and stir until melted.
  • Yields 5 cups.
  • Serves 4 to 6.