Creamy Potato Cheese Soup

4 tablespoons butter

2 cups onions, chopped

1 large garlic clove, minced

2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and chopped

3 cups chicken stock or water

1 teaspoon dried dill

4 ounces cream cheese

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

Use a large pot. Saute onions in butter until clear. Add potatoes and carrots. Saute 5-10 minutes. Add stock and dill. Simmer until vegetables are tender. in blender, puree vegetables, cream cheese and milk. (Caution: Add in small portions heat will cause mixture to overflow.) Return soup to pot. Season. Stir in cheese. Reheat gentely. Garnish with parsley.

Serves 8