Daddy's Famous Potato Soup

By jwbrouss

Very good on a cold winter day.

Ingredients

• 4 to 8 potatoes
• 1 chopped onion (about 2/3 cup)
• 2 tablespoons oleo plus, 6 - tablespoons oleo
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• dash cayenne pepper
• 1 - 14-1/2 oz can chicken broth
• 1/3 cup instant potato flakes
• 1 pint half & halt
• 1-1/2 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Cut potatoes into cubes.

Saute onion in 2 tablespoons oleo until soft.

Add diced potatoes & 1-1/2 cup water. Cook until potatoes are almost tender. (15-20 minutes)

Season with onion salt, seasoned salt & cayenne pepper.

Add chicken broth & 6 tablespoons oleo.

Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender.

Add potato flakes & stir (add more to thicken)

Add half & half

Heat until hot - DO NOT BOIL.

Optional toppings:
chopped green onions
grated cheese
bacon bits