Chunky Potato Soup

Subject: Chunky Potato Soup Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:47 pm

Chunky Potato Soup

2 cups water

2 chicken bouillon cubes

3 cups cubed peeled potatoes

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 cups milk, divided

2 tbsp all purpose flour

1 cup (8oz) sour cream

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp chopped chives

In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine water, bouillon, potatoes, onion, celery, salt and pepper

Bring to a boil

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender

Add 1-3/4 cups milk

Combine flour with remaining milk; stir to form a smooth paste.

Add to soup, stirring constantly

Bring to a boil, boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly

Add a small amount of hot liquid to sour cream, stir to mix

Gradually add to soup, stirring constantly, heat through but do not boil

Add parsley and chives just before serving

Yield 4 to 6 servings