Potato soup - vegetarian

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8largesPotato, red; cubed
OR
4largesPotato
2mediumsOnion; diced
2Celery Stalks; diced
1mediumCarrot; sliced
1tablespoonButter or margarine
1Knoor Veg Boullion Cube
3cupsWater
12ouncesCan evaporated milk
3tablespoonsBaco bits
dashSalt to taste
dashPepper to taste
¼cupInstant potato buds or flake
If necessary for extra
Thickening

Directions

Slowly wilt celery and onion in butter over med heat. Add potatoes, carrot, veg. cube and approximately 3 cups of water (enough water to just cover top of potatoes) in 3 quart sauce pan. Bring to a moderate boil and then lower heat to low for 35 to 45 mins. Add bacos and cook another 10 mins. With a fork, break up some of the potatoes. Add the canned milk and warm through. If necessary, thicken with instant potato buds or flakes. May not be necessary, depends of potatoes.

For non vegetarians use chicken broth, or ham stock, instead of the water and veg. cube. Use crisp bacon instead of imitation bacon bits.

Serves 4

== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 09-29-94