Potato Soup

Most of my recipes will be for one or two people.  All have been made by me and considered (by me) to be worth serving to someone I would not ask to help with the dishes.  This Potato Soup Recipe falls into that category.

1 large potato. I look thru the bag and take the largest potato I can find.  I prefer red skinned potatoes since they are the most versatile.  You could use any potato you prefer but since this is my blog.........
   NOTE: If you are cooking for more than one add a potato for each person.

1 cup of chopped celery per person.

1/4 cup chopped onion per person.

1/4 cup milk or half and half (per person)

Salt and Pepper to taste - also per person

Cut the potato into 1/2 inch cubes and put in a sauce pan along with the celery and onions.  Add enough water to ALMOST cover the veggies.
Apply heat, bring to a boil.  Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft when poked with a fork.
Remove from the stove.  Stir in the milk (or half and half) and season to taste with salt and pepper.  You can mash up a few of the potatoes if you prefer your soup a little thicker but I like mine with just a pat of butter floated on the top and a great big slice of buttered homemade bread.


Please note that I have learned how to add photo's to this blog.  Emmy's picture is to the left