Tomato Potato Soup
["1/2 onion, finely chopped", "vegetable oil", "1/4 c. tomato paste", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "4 c. water", "2 large potatoes, diced", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese"]
["Saute onion in oil until soft.", "Add tomato paste, garlic powder and water and bring to a boil.", "Add potatoes and simmer until soft.", "Add oregano and salt.", "Just before serving, stir in cheese.", "Serve in mugs for a special treat.", "Serves 7."]
["onion", "vegetable oil", "tomato paste", "garlic powder", "water", "potatoes", "oregano", "salt", "grated Monterey"]