Hearty Red Potato Soup

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 2 c. red-skinned potatoes
• 1 Tb. butter
• 1/4 c. chopped red pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 Tb. flour
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 3/4 c. frozen or fresh peas
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. light cream
• salt and pepper , to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook potatoes in boiling water with skins on. Drain and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Saute red pepper, green pepper, celery, and onion. Combine flour with the 1/2 cup milk. Add to the vegetables in the saucepan. Cook until thickened. Add chicken broth and peas and bring to a boil. Broil 1 minute. Add the 1 cup milk and cream. Heat but do not boil. Slice cooked potatoes and add to the mixture. Add salt and pepper, and serve immediately.