3 tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped onion
1 rib celery, thinly sliced
1 lg. carrot, thinly sliced
4 c. diced, peeled all-purpose potatoes
2 c. water
2 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
1 c. half & half or milk

In 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

In blender container, blend 2 1/2 cups of the potato mixture until smooth; return to saucepan. Stir in milk and half & half. Cook over medium heat until hot. Makes 7 cups.