Grandma Joan's Potato Soup

from the Slaterville Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4-5 medium potatoes in small cubes 
  • 1 medium onion, chopped 
  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped 
  • 1/2 to 1 cup of cream 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • Garlic powder (optional) 

Directions

Cover first three ingredients with water in saucepan and boil until potatoes are slightly mushy. Add 1/2 - 1 cup of cream, salt to taste, dash pepper, and dash of garlic powder if desired.

Variations:

  • Add cup of corn for corn chowder.
  • Add bacon fried, crisp and crumbled. 
  • Add 1/2 can tuna. 
  • Add grated parmesan cheese. 

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