Copycat Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Potato Soup

By carolync

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 x 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces chopped celery
• 2 quarts water
• 4 ounces chicken base
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 quart milk
• 4 ounces melted margarine
• 1 cup flour

Preparation

Step 1

Put potatoes, celery, water, chicken base, salt, and pepper in large pot and simmer 20 minutes.
Add milk and bring to 170 degrees F.
In bowl blend melted margarine and flour till smooth. Then add 1 quart of soup broth (from the pot) and blend. Using wire whisk, add back to pot and blend well. Simmer 20 minutes.