Pot O' Gold Irish Potato Soup

Ingredients:

3/4 celery- chopped
3/4 onion-chopped
1/4 c. butter
30oz. broth
2 1/3 mashed potato flakes
a 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. cheddar
3/4 tsp garlic salt (or 1-2 cloves garlic-minced)
1/8-1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
1/2 sour crm.

The How To:

In a large pot cook butter, onion and celery until onion is clearish. Add broth and boil.
Reduce heat, add flakes and stir. Add milk, cheese, garlic, chili powder. Heat and stir until cheese is melted. Just before serving, add sour crm. Heat through. Great w/ a srig of parsley on the side for that nod to the occasion!