Mom’s Potato Cheese Soup that Megan’s friend Cathy Smith likes

Sauté until clear:
½ cube butter
1 C. sliced carrot
1 C. sliced celery
½ Chopped onion
Add and simmer until tender:
4 C. chopped potato
4 C. water
4 bouillon cubes
Mash vegetables
Add and heat through:
1 pint half and half
1 C. grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Thicken with potato flakes, if necessary or thin with milk or water.