Irish Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium potatoes, peeled
2 onions, chopped
1/4 c. butter
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed basil leaves
1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. cold milk
4 c. scalded milk
2 c. hot potato water

Preparation

Cook potatoes and onions together until tender.
Drain and save liquid.
Butter 6 quart saucepan.
Add parsley and basil, blend in flour, salt and pepper.
Gradually stir in cold milk. Add scalded milk and potato water.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Add potatoes and onions; mix.
Serve with sprinkled parsley or paprika on top.