Hearty Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. diced, peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt, or to taste
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. pepper, or to taste

Preparation

Bring potatoes, water and salt to boil in medium-size saucepan.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Without draining them, mash potatoes until the size of peas.
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, cook onion in margarine 3 minutes until translucent.
Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir 1 minute.
Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes until simmering and thickened.
Stir in potato mixture and remaining ingredients.
Makes 4 generous servings.