Creamy potato soup
6 servings
5 cups raw diced potatoes
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1½ cups water
3 cups potato cooking liquid and milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons salt
Pepper, as desired
Paprika or chopped parsley
Cook potatoes and onion in water in a covered saucepan until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash potatoes; save cooking liquid.
Measure liquid; add enough milk to make 3 cups.
Slowly stir liquid into potatoes; add fat and seasonings.
Simmer a few minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with paprika or parsley.
Menu suggestion
Serve with tossed vegetable salad, cheese muffins, and fresh fruit.