Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. water
6 medium potatoes
2 c. water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. milk

Preparation

Cook celery in 1/2 cup water, just until tender.
Do not drain.
Peel and cube potatoes.
Place in 4-quart saucepan with 2 cups water.
Add cooked celery, onion, salt and pepper.
Cook until potatoes are tender.
Mash slightly to eliminate definite cubes.
Add milk.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.