Quick & Easy Potato Soup for a Crowd
Cuisine
German
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
butter
1
large onion
chopped
4
stalks celery
sliced
5
pounds
potatoes
peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Water to cover
1
teaspoon
salt
2
teaspoons
dried parsley
1
teaspoon
pepper
1 1/2
cups
milk or cream
Instructions
Melt butter in a large pot. Saute onions and celery until tender.
Add potatoes and just barely cover with water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Do not drain.
Stir in the salt, thyme, parsley and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Using a blender or puree stick, puree the soup (in multiple batches if necessary) until desired smoothness is reached.
Heat through and serve hot with warm bread and a fresh salad. Top with cheese and bacon bits if desired.