Hearty Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, diced
6 celery stalks, diced
2 qt. water
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. milk

Preparation

In a large kettle, cook potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside.