HOMESTYLE POTATO SOUP

Homestyle Potato Soup image

Provided by Tish Young

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 potatoes
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic (optional)
3 dash(es) olive oil, extra virgin
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 stalk(s) celery (optional)
1/4 tsp savoury
2 pinch celery seed
2 pinch basil
1-2 bay leaves
2 pinch thyme
1/4 tsp parsley
2 c water
1/2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 c milk

Steps:

1. Peel the potatoes and carrots. Chop. Set aside carrots. Chop up onion.
2. In a soup pot or slow cooker, add the olive oil and onions, and garlic. Add in the potatoes.
3. Add all the spices and the bouillon cube in with the water. Allow to cook over low-med heat for 1 hour. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Scoop out a cup of potatoes, once soft, and mash them. Re-add this to the soup pot. Now add the carrots. Cook for another hour.
5. At this point, add in the milk and mix.
6. Melt the butter and make a rue with the flour. While mixing, add in the soup stock to the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Pour into your soup pot and mix until thickened.