Old Fashioned Potato Soup Recipe

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot.

Add 1 cup of diced onions and cook until tender for about 4-5 minutes.

Add 4 cups of diced potatoes and 2 cups of water to the pot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 40 minutes, covered.

After 40 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 cups of milk to the pot.

Heat the milk through while stirring to prevent scorching.

If desired, add 1/2 cup of instant potato flakes to thicken the soup, or mash some of the potatoes for thickness.

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