Quick Potato Soup

3 cups diced, peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup chopped onion (or 1/2 tsp. onion powder)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper

Bring potatoes, water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes and potatoes are tender.
Remove from heat and do not drain. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they are about pea-size.
In a separate larger saucepan, melt the butter and add onions stirring constantly over medium high heat, and cook until transparent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the milk stirring constantly for 5minutes until it starts to simmer and thicken. Stir in the potato mixture and the remaining ingredients.
Makes 4-6 servings---whether you like a cup or a bowl.

This makes a great soup to serve during Lent.


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