Cheddar and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup

• a 1/2-pound russet (baking) potato
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups milk
• 2 large red bell peppers, roasted and diced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco, or to taste
• 14 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated coarse
• finely chopped fresh coriander for garnish
• croutons for garnish if desired

1. In a kettle cook the potato, peeled and diced, and the onion in the oil over moderately low heat until the onion is softened, add 1 cup water, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
2. In a blender puree the mixture with the milk and in the kettle combine the mixture with the roasted peppers, the Worcestershire sauce, and the Tabasco.
3. Heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring in handfuls of the Cheddar, until the Cheddar is melted and the soup is hot (but do not let it boil), and garnish the soup with the coriander and the croutons.

potato, onion, vegetable oil, milk, red bell peppers, worcestershire sauce, tabasco, cheddar, fresh coriander, croutons

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cheddar-and-roasted-red-bell-pepper-soup-10699 (may not work)