Homemade Creamy Potato Soup | Made From Scratch | POTATO | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Cut the potatoes into small pieces and soak them in water to prevent browning.

Cut 2 large carrots into thin slices.

Chop 1 stalk of celery into thin slices.

Chop 1 large onion into smaller chunks.

In a large pot, heat 3 cups of water and add 2 chicken bouillon cubes until dissolved.

Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.

In a second pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Gradually add 3 cups of milk, starting with 1 cup to break up the paste, then add the remaining milk and stir until thickened.

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