POTATO SOUP X

Potato Soup X image

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.

Provided by Wendy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 116.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g