I use potatoe flakes to thicken the soup, it works great.

In the recipe it just says potatoes boiled and drained, how many potatoes do I need for this recipe?

Hi Yvonne,

For the amount of milk and bacon in this recipe use 3 or 4 lbs. potatoes; all the quantities are adjustable according to how much you'd like to make. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding leeks, shallots, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, just a pinch of onion and garlic powder as desired for extra flavor (any or all). Chicken stock is also a nice addition in place of some of the milk; top off with a pat of butter!

-- CM

I live in the South. I peel amount of potatoes according to number of guests or family will eat. I cover cubed potatoes with water or chicken broth, add chopped onion while they are boiling add butter to taste or bacon drippings, salt and pepper I never waste the potato liquid if anything I may add little more hot water. When potatoes are done I make a 3/4 cup milk and enough flour to thicken the soup or you can use corn starch as directed. This is plain potato soup if you wish you can add amount of carrots, green peas, celery for your taste. With hot biscuits or cornbread, Honey this is Southern good eating Potato soup. Don't pour that liquid out it has good nutritious value in it plus taste.

I added the cornstarch and it made it smooth and creamy.