Potato Soup

By Pooh

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes (1 pound), peeled
• and quartered
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
• granules
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups skim milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine potatoes, water, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, thyme, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered,, for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat.
Cool slightly. Place, a portion at a time, in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and process until nearly smooth. If desired, strain. Return all to saucepan. Stir in milk; heat just to boiling. (if desired, divide hot soup among 4 airtight containers. Store for up to 3 days in refrigerator.) Makes 4 side-dish servings