5. Put through a wire strainer, rubbing the potatoes through with a spoon.

6. Put into double boiler and place on stove.

7. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a little pan.

8. Throw into it ½ tablespoon flour. Stir well.

9. Dip a little of the hot milk on this, stirring well, then pour into the soup.

10. Let boil 10 minutes.

11. Add 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. If too thick, add hot water or milk.

12. Serve very hot.