Hearty Potato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

HEARTY POTATO SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Potatoes, medium -- peeled and
-sliced.
2 Carrots, diced
6 Celery stalks, diced
2 qt -water
1 Onion, chopped
6 tb Butter
6 tb Flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c Milk

In a large kettle, cook potatoes, carrots and celery
in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain,
reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. In the
same kettle, saute onion in butter until soft. Stir in
flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk, stirring
constantly until thickened. Gently stir in cooked
vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking
liquid until soup is desired consistency. Yield: 8-10
servings, about 2-1/2 quarts.



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