Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. oil
3 c. cubed potatoes
1 qt. water
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in oil for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
Do not brown them.
Add the potatoes, water, butter, salt and black pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, not mushy.