Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes (peeled weight)
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
10 c. water
4 oz. chicken base
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. Crazy Jane salt
6 c. milk
8 Tbsp. margarine
1 c. flour

Preparation

Peel and dice potatoes into large pieces (approximately 1/2 x 1-inch).
In large pot, put diced potatoes, chopped onions, chopped celery, water, chicken base, pepper and Crazy salt. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Add milk to the soup and simmer altogether to 170\u00b0.
In a separate pan, blend melted margarine and flour together to form a smooth paste.
Remove approximately 1 quart of soup broth and blend it with the margarine paste until smooth.
Using a wire whip, add this back with the rest of the soup.
Blend well and simmer for 20 minutes.