Potato And Shrimp Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 yellow onion, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 medium red potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 lb. shrimp
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. cream
3 Tbsp. chives

Preparation

In heavy 4-quart pan saute onion in 1/4 cup butter until limp; add green onions, potatoes, salt and water.
Bring to a boil and then simmer partially covered for 45 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
Mash.
Add shrimp and cook 20 to 30 minutes until shrimp are done.
Cool.
Add 1/4 cup butter, cream and chives. Adjust seasoning.
Heat through, but do not boil or cream will curdle.