Old Fashion Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. raw diced potatoes
1 small onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 c. carrots, shredded
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
Barely cover with water.
Cover and cook on medium heat until potatoes are a little mushy.
Remove from heat.
Make a white sauce with 2 tablespoons flour to 1/2 cup of milk.
Stir into vegetables.
Do not drain off water.
Add an additional 1 cup milk and 3 tablespoons butter. Diced ham may be added.
Reheat and serve.