Cream Of Potato Soup
["4 Tbsp. margarine", "2 Tbsp. minced garlic", "1/2 c. finely chopped celery", "2 green onions, chopped", "1 small sweet onion, chopped", "6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped", "4 oz. fresh mushrooms", "2 carrots, chopped fine", "1 1/2 c. chicken broth", "2 c. water", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 pt. half and half"]
["Use a heavy pot.", "Saute garlic, celery, green onions and sweet onion in butter.", "Add chopped potatoes, mushrooms and carrots; cook 3 minutes.", "Add chicken broth, water, salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil and reduce heat.", "Simmer, covered, 20 minutes.", "Whisk in 1/2 pint of half and half.", "Serve hot with a little grated sharp Cheddar cheese and chopped green onion sprinkled on top."]
["margarine", "garlic", "celery", "green onions", "sweet onion", "potatoes", "fresh mushrooms", "carrots", "chicken broth", "water", "salt"]