Potato Soup
Nicole Carson
Washington County Dairy Princess
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups leeks
- ½ cup BUTTER, divided
- 5 cups cubed potatoes
- ¾ cups celery
- 1 ½ cups carrots
- 2 tsp. salt, divided
- 2 cups water
- 4 TBSP flour
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 4 cups MILK
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
Directions
In large pot sauté leeks in ¼ cup BUTTER until tender (transparent). Add cubed potatoes, carrots, celery, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. In medium saucepan melt ¼ cup BUTTER and add 4 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until bubbly. Gradually add 4 cups MILK and 2 bouillon cubes. Cook until it thickens. Stir in vegetable mixture. Simmer until warm. Serves 8.