Potato Soup X

Here's an easy, thick potato soup. Potatoes are boiled with celery and onion and then reduced to a rich, creamy texture. I use one per cent milk, but any milk should work fine.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 478 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 quarts water
• 4 potatoes - peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 cup potato flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, celery and onion with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the water, reserving 2 cups of water in the pot. Add the milk, butter and potato flakes. Stir all together well until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.