Cheesy Potato Broccoli Soup

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 13 lbs potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 12 cups boiling water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 10 ounces frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained
• 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

1. Melt the butter in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan.
2. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes, water, and bouillon cubes.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and cook just until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove 1 cup of potato cubes with a slotted spoon and set aside.
7. Blend the remaining contents of the saucepan until smooth.
8. Mix in the reserved potatoes and the broccoli.
9. (Note: make sure your frozen broccoli is already cooked; otherwise you need to cook it.
10. ).
11. Place over medium-low heat and very gradually add the cheese, stirring until heated through and the cheese is completely melted.
12. Season with salt and pepper.

butter, onion, potatoes, boiling water, chicken bouillon cubes, broccoli cuts, cheddar cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-potato-broccoli-soup-246263 (may not work)