3 c. diced potatoes
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. diced pimento (if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. water
4 tsp. butter
4 c. milk
1 tbsp. minced parsley

Combine potatoes, celery, onion, pimento, salt, pepper and water. Cook very slowly until potatoes are tender. Blend flour and butter; add hot milk gradually, stirring constantly. Add potatoes and cook 5 minutes longer.