POTATO SOUP
6-8 potatoes chopped into bite size pieces
4 cups boiling water
9-10 tsp. of chicken broth (I like the oxo best)
1 tsp. onion powder or 1/2 onion chopped finely
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of garlic powder
5 tbsp. margarine
5 tbsp. flour
4 cups milk
salt & pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients:
Shredded cheddar
cooked chopped and degreased bacon slices
cooked, chopped lean ham
frozen corn and/or carrots
Place 4 cups of boiling water in large pot with chicken broth, spices and potatoes. Cook all together until the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes)
Remove this mixture to a large bowl when done and coarsely mash the potatoes just so you still have small chunks. Set aside.
Melt the margarine and mix in the flour until blended in another pot.
Add the milk and stir over medium heat until boiling. Lower heat and add the potato mixture to the white sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste or let your family add their own and serve.
Serving Suggestions:
- shred cheddar cheese on top when served
- cook bacon or ham separately and add at the end of making the soup and heat over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add frozen corn or carrots to your soup and heat about 5 minutes
