Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. peeled potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
6 c. hot water or chicken or beef consomme
salt
freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 slices fried crisp bacon, crumbled
2 Tbsp. minced parsley, chives or dill weed

Preparation

Combine potatoes, onions and butter in casserole.
Cook, covered, over lowest possible heat for about 4 minutes or until potatoes are almost cooked.
Stir frequently.
If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water or consomme to prevent scorching.
Add rest of the hot water or bouillon.
Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.